THE RE.ADE REt~ORD
Published by
THE READ~= SOCIETY
FOR GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH
BOSTON. MASS.
OLD STATE HOUSE
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ttbe 'UU'lelcome Adown the street cometh Robert Read, Gaily clad in his coat of red, With bell in hand, he loudly rings, And louder still he cries : " Attention, all ye of the Kin, The Reade Society summons you in, To .Join £ts Festal Board And play your part." The fire burns on the hearth, A hand extends in welcome, Heart speaks to heart And the Clan it knoweth its own. He sounds his bell and cries, again and again : "Attention, all ye of the Kin, The Reade Society invites you in." And the Secretary says--Amen.
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Number A. BOSTON, MASS., U.S. A. 1904. 1905. 1906
PROCEEDINGS
of the READE HlSTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL ASSOCIATION
Now Incorporated by the Commonwealth of Ma.ssa.chusetts as ~be 1Rea~e Societr FOR GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH
First Three Annual Meetings 1904 -- 1905 -- 1906
BOSTON. MASSACHUSETTS OLD STATE HOUSE 1921
READE HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL ASSOCIATION, TAUNTON, MASS., JULY 14, 1904 Now Incorporated as the Reade Society for Genealogical Research
Reade Historical and Genealogical Association
FIRST ANNUAL MEETING t 1904
The "Reade Historical and Genealogical Association" was organized at Historical Hall, Taunton, Mass., July, 14, 1904, under the auspices of the Old Colony Historical Society, in ac• cordance with the custom of the Society to organize each year a family genealogical association. At both morning and afternoon sessions there was a large attendance of persons interested in the objects of the Association. Many have the family name, and almost all claimed descent from the worthy pioneers of the clan who crossed the Atlantic Ocean in the seventeenth century to make new homes in the Wes tern wilderness. During the interval between the morning and afternoon sessions, a basket lunch was served, and a group photograph was taken on the steps of Historical Hall, which included many of the persons pres':!nt at the meeting. This photograph is reproduced as the frontispiece of this publication. The order of exercises was as follows :
MORNING SESSION Invocation • Rev. George Hale Reed, of Belmont. Meeting of the Old Colony Historical Society. Address of Welcome - Henry M. Lovering, of Taunton. Address of the Temporary President, Silas D. Reed, of Taunton. Adoption of Constitution and By-Laws of the Reade Historical and Genealogical Association. Election of Officers. Paper - "The English Ancestry of William Reade, who settled in Weymouth, Mass.-** *." -- by Edward F. Reed, of Boston.
AFTERNOON SESSION Poem - - Miss Anna D. Reed, of Taunton. Address - Rev. James Reed, of Boston. Addresses - Chester A. Reed, of Dedham, Charles F. Read, of Boston. Hon. Milton Reed, of Fall River. William H. Reed, of Weymouth, and others.
3 The following Officers were elected for the year 1904-05:
Pnsidrnt CHARLES F. READ, Boston Vice-Presidents QUINCY L. REED, So. Weymouth SAMUEL H. EMERY, Quincy, Ill. Rev. JAMES REED, Boston EDWARD F. REED, Boston Hon. WALTER A. RF.AD, Providence, R.I• ALMON READ, Rehoboth Hon. w ARREN A. REED, Brockton \VrLLIAM W. REED, New York A LANSON H. REED, Wellesley Hills EZEKIEL R STUDLEY, Rockland Rev. GEORGE HoDGES, D.D., Cambridge HENRY B. REED, So. Weymouth GF.ORGE F. REED, Boston Hon. HORACE Ru:D, Whitman Hon. GF.ORGE E. KEITH, Brockton COLTON REED, New York Hon. ELISHA T, HARVELL, Rockland FREDERICK H. REED, New York CHESTER A. REED, Dedham LEWIS B. REED, New y ork
Secretary Tnasurer JOSHUA E. CRANE, Taunton JOHN C. BLANCHARD, So. Weymouth
Executive Committee Hon. SILAS REED, Taunton Hot1, GEORGE E. KEITH, Brockton F. ARTHUR w ALKER, Taunton JOSIAH B. REED, South Weymouth JAM~:s M. CUSHMAN, Taunton CHARLES F. READ, Hoston ELLio'l'T W ASHRURN, M .D., Taunton JAMES E. SEAVER, Taunton WILLIAM H. REED, So. Weymouth GEORGE F. REED, Boston At the close of the exercises the Association adjourned to meet in Boston, in October, 1905.
POEM, by Anna D. Reed In peace and plenty lived our English sire In his ancestral home long time ago ; The landscape smiled, kinsfolk were near and kind, And pleasant memories kept his heart aglow. Why turned he westward when the twilight fell. As if he liked not in his house to dwell } He held the faith which all his fathers loved, Its creed and precepts he had always known. He loved the Church, its worship and its forms, He loved its ritual --- but he felt alone. He longed to follow that brave Pilgrim band Who sought for freedom in another land. He heeded not the tales of savage foes, Of cold, privation, homesickness, and toil ; The love of freedom ever lured him on Till a new home was his, on a new soil. He made the home his children have to-day, And in strong virtue led the way. Nor did the sharer of his English home, Our mother, Avis, linger by the way. She left her kindred dear, to hither come And breathe a freer air, and watch and pray. Shall we, their children, e'er forget the cost? la what they sacrificed forever lost~
4 SECOND ANNUAL MEETING 1905
The Second Annual Meeting of the Reade Historical and Genealogical Association was held in Chipman Hall, Tremont Temple, Boston, October 12, 1905, in accordance with a notice mailed to each member. This meeting was held in Boston, following out the custom of holding gatherings of the Association in places where the early settlers of the name resided. There was a gratifying attendance at the meeting, and both morning and afternoon sessions were full of interest to those present. In the interval between the sessions, many of those in attend ance had the pleasure of dining together at the Quincy House. The exercises of the day were as follows:- Invocation - Rev. George Hale Reed, of Taunton. Music. Report of the Secretary, Joshua E. Crane, of Taunton, Report of the Treasurer, John S. C. Blanchard of So. Weymouth. Report of the Executive Committee, Hon. Silas D. Reed, of Taunton. President's Address, Charles F. Read, of Boston. Music. Registration of Names. Report of Nominating Committee. Election of Officers for 1905-06. Music. __ Address, Hon. Milton Reed, of Fall River. IN'TERMISSIO~ 2 P. M. Music. Poem. Report of the Reade Memorial Committee, William H. Reed, of South Weymouth. Paper, "Esdras Reade," Charles F. Read, of Boston. Music. The Officers of the preceding term were re-elected for the year 1905-06, with the following exceptions; The place of Samuel H. Emery, Esq., deceased, one of the Vice-Presidents, was not filled ; the Treasurer declining a re-election, Henry B. Reed was chosen to fill the vacancy. The Association adjourned to meet in South Weymouth, in September. 1906.
5 '!'HIRD ANNUAL MEETING 1906
The Third Annual Meeting of the Reade Historical and Genealogical Association was held in South Weymouth, Mass., September 2 7, 1906, in accordance with a notice mailed to each member. The meeting took place at the residence of Henry B. Reed~ Treasurer of the Association, who had kindly offered the hospi talities of his home for this gathering, at the meeting held in Boston a year ago. Morning and afternoon sessions were held, and between them the company present partook, in addition to a basket lunch, of the bountiful hospitality of the Treasurer and his accomplished wife. A showery day somewhat marred the pleasure of the occa sion, but those present were gratified at its success. The exercises were as follows:-
11 A.M. Reception at the home of Henry B. Reed, President's Address of Welcome, Charles F. Read, of Boston. Report of the Treasurer, Henry B. Reed, of So. Weymouth. Report of the Executive Committee. Report of the Secretary, Joshua E. Crane, of Taunton President's Address, with a sketch of the Reade Historical and Gen- ealogical Association, Charles F. Read, Registration of Names (see Membership Roll.) Report of the Nominating Committee. Election of Officers for 1906-07• Remarks, concerning a Memorial in honor of William Reade, an early settler of Weymouth (about 1650), by William H, Reed, of So. Weymouth. INTERMISSION 2 P.M. Reception of the President-elect. Hymn • Miss Anna D. Reed, of Taunton. Paper. Obadiah Read, of Boston, Charles F. Read. Remarks. The Abington Branch, William H, Reed. Paper. The Antiquity of Heraldry, with a Description of the Ancient Insignia of the Reade Family, Edward F. Reed, of Boston, ( Paper now missing from our archives),
6 The following Officers were elected for the year 1906-07:- Pruident QUINCY L. REED, So. w eyrnouth Via-Pruidents Rev. JAMES REED, Boston EDWARD F. REED, Boston Hon. w ALTER A. READ, Providence, R.I. ALMON READ, Rehoboth Hon. WARREN A, REED, Brockton WILLIAM W. REED, New York ALANSON I-I. REIW, Wellesley Hills EZEKIEL R. STUDLEY, Rockland Rev. GEORGE HolJGKS, D.D., Cambridge Hon. HoRACE REED, Whitman GEORGE F. REED, Boston COLTON REED, New York Hon. GEORGE E. KEITH, Brockton FREDERICK H. RRED, New York Hon. ELISHA T. 1-IARVEJ.L, Rocklana LEWIS B. REED, New York CHESTER A. R1rno, Dedham JosHuA E. CRANE,, Taunton Secretary CHARLES F. READ, Boston T,easurer HENRY B. REED, So. Weymouth. lix«utive Committee Hon. SILAS D. REED, Taunton Hon. GEORGE E. KEITH, Brockton IF. ARTHUR w ALKER, Taunton JOSIAH B. REED, So. w eymouth }AMES M. CUSHMAN, Taunton CHARLES F. READ, Boston :ELLIOTT WASHBURN, M,D., Taunton ]AM~,s E. SEAVER, Taunton '\VJLL!AM H. KEEn, So. Weymouth GEORGE F. REED, Boston
HYMN By Anna D. Reed
Bright be the sun that shines to-day, And soft the airs that blow, And waTm and true the loving hearts That beat with kindred glow. For we who meet are of one stock, The same forefathers claim, --· And where we pitch our tent, the soil Owes to our sires its name. Our fathers, exiles from their homes, Found here a sheltering spot ; There dwelt the staunch old Puritans And faithful Huguenot. They loved the father-land they left For bleak New England's shore. But Freedom's priceless boon, and Faith's, They prized and honored more. Then let us still their acres keep, Their homestead let us hold, And guard the Freedom which they bought, With blood, and tears, and gold. And lighted by their guiding Star, We'll trace rlie path they trod, And reverence our fathers' names, Because they walked with God.
7 ROLL OF MEMBERS
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Atwood, Mrs. Clara L. Reed, Alanson H. Bates Mrs. Nathan G. Reed, Albert M. Black~er, Mrs. Catherine Reed, Alfred F. Blanchard, John S. C. Reed, Miss Almira H. Blanchard, Miss Mary L. Reed, Arthur Blanchard, Miss Susanna R. Reed, Miss A. Julia Bonney, Mrs. N. G. Reed, Miss Blanche A. Briggs, Mrs. Viola D. Re<>d, Charles F. Reed, Charles L. Clarke, Arthur F. Reed, Edward F. Clarke, Miss Helen G. Reed, Ed ward G. ~ook, Mrs. Annis R. Reed, Francis Darling, Mrs. Edward N. Reed, Frederic H. Dean, P. Evarts Reed, George E. Emery, Samuel H. Reed, George F. Farley, John W. Reed, Guilford S. Farley, Mrs. Mary E. Wells Reed, Harold F. Field, Mrs. Amelia C. Reed, Henry B. Field, J. Howard Reed, Mrs. Henry B. Reed, James Godfrey, Mrs. Jane Reed, James H. Hallett, Mrs. Sarah N. Reed, John D. Head, Mrs. Danie1 J. Reed, John L. Hodges, Miiss Mary A. Reed, John R. Horton, Dexter W. Reed, Josiah Horton, Henry T. Reed, Josiah B. Howland, Mrs. W. H. Reed, Lewis Hubbard, Mrs. Clara I. Reed, Marshall Kendrick:, Mrs. Clara E. Reed, Mrs. !IT. A. Kimball, M:iss Helen F. Reed. Miss Nettie T. Lefferts, Marshall C. Reed, Quincy L. Lewis, James E. Reed, Ralph D. Lewis, Mrs. Josephine i •1 Reed, Reuben L. 0 Reed, S. Marshall Matthewson, Mrs. Flora S. Reed, vVarren A. Mears, Mrs. Betsey Z. D. Reed, William E. Mears, John Reed, William Ebenezer Perry, Mrs. Martha M. Reed, William Howell, Jr. Pettee, Mrs. Georgiana E. Reed, William Thomas Read, Charles F. Richards. Mrs. Hann'lh R. Read, Miss Clara A. Richards, Miss Harriet E. Read, Miss Edith B. Russell, Mrs. Louisa S. Read, Miss Ella H. Scott, Mrs. Lydia E. R. Read, Miss Georgiana D. Stearns, Mrs. A. P. Read, Miss Harriet M. Stuart, Mrs. Carlotta M. :Read, Harold C. Wales, Mrs. B. Reed :U.ead, Henry P. Wales, Miss Ella S. :R&ad; Robert L. Walker, F. Arthur Read, William Walker, George L. Reade, Charles H. Washburn, Mrs. Grace B. Reade, Miss Emilie V. White, Mrs. Louie D. Reade, Philip Reade, William J.
8 FOURTH ANNUAL MEETING
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The Fourth Annual Meeting of the Reade Historical and Genealogical Association was held in the Me_morial Hall of the Old Bridgewater Historical Society in West Bridgewater, Mass., on October 17, 1907. Rev. James Reed, of Boston, Vice-Presi dent, presided on account of the recent death of Quincy L. Reed, of So. Weymouth, who was president at the time of his decease. The annual reports of Henry B. Reed, of South Weymouth, Treasurer, and Charles F. Reed, of Boston, Secretary, were read and approved, and showed that the membership and finan :es of the Association were in a satisfactory condition. A historic gavel, to be used at meetings, was presented to he Association by Reuben L. Reed, of South Acton, Mass., a jnember. Mr. Reed gave the signification of each piece of wood ;f which the gavel is composed. The thanks of the Association 'yere voted to Mr. Reed for his interesting gift. \ Following the presentation of the gavel the Secretary' read an Heresting letter from Col. Philip Read, Lowell, Colonel of the t,d Infantry, stationed at the Jamestown Exposition. : A report was made on the proposed memorial tablet to Wil ~m Reed, of Weymouth ( 1650). · A memoir of Quincy L. Reed, late president of the Association, ts read by his nephew, Joshua L. Crane, corresponding Secre- 7 of the Old Bridgewater Historical Society and librarian of ::! Taunton Library. Rev. James Reed, of Boston, also gave address on Rev. John Reed, D.D., of West Bridgewater. He was a graduate of Harvard College in 17 39, and was a noted clergyman in his day. The following officers were then elected for the year 1907-08 : President. Rev. JAMES REED, of Boston Vice-Presidents, Same as in 1906 Secretaries, CHARLES F. READ, of Boston ALANSON H. REED, of Boston Treasurer, HENRY B. Rmm, of South Weymouth Executive Committee, Same as in 1906. The last number on the program was a poem, "The Closing of the Year," by the late Thomas Buchanan Read, which was read by the Secretary, Charles F. Read. At the close of the meeting the large company present par took of a basket lunch on the grounds surrounding the Memorial Hall. CHARLES F. READ, Sec1-etary. 9 JOHN REED (3d), OF NORWALK, CONN., 1774
IN YE NAME OF Goo, AMEN. I JoHN REED of Norwalk in ye County of Fairfield & Colony of Connecticut being advanced of years but of sound mind & Memory for which I give thanks to God, Do Make & ordain this my Last Will & Testament on this 18th day of February 1774 ordering & disposeing of such worldly goods & estate as divine providence hath Bestowed upon me in the manner following Imprimis --- My Will is that my just debts & funeral charges be paid out of my moveable estate. Item ---I confirm unto well beloved wife Mary according to ye written agree ment come into with her before marriage. Item --- I give & bequeath to my well beloved daughter Martha & to her heirs thirty pounds New York currency ye one half to be paid within six months after my decease & ye other half within twelve months. Item --- I give & bequeath unto ye three children of my well beloved daugh ter Esther thirty pounds New York Currency to be equally divided between them knowing it to be agreeable to ye desire of my said Daughter to constitute them my items in her stead to be paid according to ye Times set in ye Preceed ing Legacy. Item --- I give & bequeath unto ye children of my well beloved daughter Ann dec'd viz: Eliakim, Anne, Abigail, Moses & Hannah, thirty pounds New York Currency to be equally divided amongst them & said legacy to be paid out of my moveable estate so far as ye one half movables shall amount unto at ye apprizal & ye sum paid in moveables shall be set out unto the before mentioned Grand Daughters. Item --- I give & bequeath to my well beloved son Thaddeus my wearing apparel a Great Bible ye one half of my dwelling house & Homested viz all my land ad joining to and northerly of my house haveing already given ye other half to him by deed of gift. Also one Acre & an half of my meadow lying on ye west side of ye meadow which I lately gave him by deed of gift. Also my land which lyes south of & adjoining to ye Country Road, nearly opposite to ye dwelling house.of Daniel Richards; also ye one half of my estate personal & real with half :my right of commonage not yet disposed of. Item--- I give & bequeath to ye two sons of my son John, deceased, ye remaining half of all my Estate not before disposed of, both personal real and right of Commonage to be so divided between them, as when their interest in their Father's estate is divided unto them, ye younger son Viz Moses shall be made equal with ye elder son John. Lastly --- I ordain authorize and appoint my son Thaddeus my Executor to execute this my last Will & Testament revoking all former wills or testaments by me heretofore made in Testimony whereof I do hereunto set my h~nd & seal in Norwalk on ye day & date above written. JOHN READ, (Seal) Pronounced, published & declared, signed sealed & delivered in presence of us who sign in presence of ye Testator. SOLOMON WHITMORE, SAMUEL RICHARDS, JR., MosES MATHER.
THE INVENTORY was made in 1776 by SAM John2, m., 1687. Eliz. Tuttle; he d. ab. 1714. RrcHARDs and ELI KEAD, and proved in Fair John3, b. 1689; d. 1775. See will above. field, Conn., the same year. See Reed-Read Lineage, Selleck's History The ancestral lines of John3 are: of Norwalk, and History Reed Family, 1861. John1 (immigrant), Providence, R.I., 1660; Daughters mentioned in Jobn3 's will not from R)e, N.Y., to Norwalk, Conn., 1684. mentioned by either of above authorities. 10 Ube 1Reaoe 1Reccro. NumhPr I. [Reprint, November, I9I5] 1908
READE HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL ASSOCIATION.
The fifth annual meeting of the Reade Historical and Genealogical Association was held at the Quincy House, Boston, on Wednesday, October 28, 1908. The "Clan" gathered in the hotel parlor at one o'clock, P. M., and passed an half hour pleasantly in renewing and forming friendships. The company then proceeded to the private dining room, where, after an invocation by Rev. James Reed of Boston, President of the Associa tion, all partook of a bountiful dinner. At the conclusion of the dinner and after the arrival of additional members, the President in fitting words welcomed all present to the fifth annual meeting of the Association. The annual reports of the Treasurer and the Secretary were then read, which showed that the Association was in a prosperous condition. A report from the committee on the proposed memorial to William Reade of Weymouth was riext presented, after which the annual election of officers was held. · Mr. Alanson H. Reed of Wellesley, Mass., then read a humorous paper entitled, "The Origin of the Reade Name and Family, the oldest known. Investigation of two traditions, one relating to the grandson of Noah, the other to the goddess Rhea of Phyrgia. The Reade Family, the first in precedence. The top seat; we are there to stay." The President, being obliged to withdraw from the meeting, called Gen. Philip Reade of Boston, a Vice-President, to the chair. Gen. Reade, in his rema,rks which closed the meeting, urged the members, in addition to social features, to do effective work in the study of the genealogy of the family in its many branches, thereby proving the value of the Reade Historical and Genealogical Associatio_n.
- CHARLES F. READ' ALANSON H. REED, Secretaries. Boston, November 1, 1908. 2 THE READE RECORD
~be 1Reabe 1Recorb. Join at once, and by your personal in fluence assist in making the Association Published by the Reade Historical and Genealogical Association. larger in membership, and as zealous in genealogical research as it is proud of its family history. Remittances of the membership fee should be sent to CHARLES F. READ, Senior Secretary R. H. & G. A., Old State House, Boston, Mass.
Annual Meetings. Five annual meetings of the Reade Historical and Genealogical Association have been held, as follows: Taunton, Mass., July 14, 19D1- Boston, Mass., October 12, 1905. South Weymouth, Mass., Sept. 27, 1906. West Bridgewater, Mass., Oct. 17, 1907. Boston, Mass., October 28, 1908. It is hoped to hold the annual meeting Officers elected October 28, 1908, in 1909 in South Weymouth, Mass., and President. at that time to dedicate a memorial to REV. JAMES REED, Boston. William Reade of Weymouth, and Avis Deacon Reade, his wife. Vice-Presidents. It has become the custom to hold the Hon. w ARREN A. REED, Brockton. annual meetings of the Association in Gen. PHILIP READE, . Boston. Eastern Massachusetts, and in further EDWARD F. REED, Everett. ance of this plan arrangements should JOHNS. C. BLANCHARD, So. Weymouth be · made, possibly in 1910, to hold a Hon. SILAS D. REED, Taunton meeting in some town in Middlesex JOSHUA E, CRANE, Bridgewater. County in which there were early settlers . WILLIAM H. REED, So. Weymouth of the name of Reade. Treasurer. HENRY B. REED, . So. Weymouth We make our bow to the Bates Asso Secretaries. ciation, which is engaged in the work of CHARLES F. READ, Brookline. studying the genealogy and history of the ALANSON H. REED, Wellesley. family of that name. If the B·ates Bul letin had not been issued, then probably the Reade Record would not have been. IT is hoped that those receiving the Imitation is the sincerest flattery. Reade Record who are not members, will take membership in the Reade Historical and Genealogical Association, which they At the last annual meeting Gen. Philip can do by sending $1_, the admission fee. Reade proposed for membership his Persons becoming ·members will re mother, Mrs. Rowena Hildreth Reade of ceive, without extra expense, a member Lowell, Mass., who was born Sept. 21, ship certificate showing the Reade Coat 1814, and is consequently in the ninety of Arms in colors and duly signed_ by the fifth year of her age. officers, and with it ( until the edition is It was voted to convey the felicitations exhausted) a copy of the First Triennial of the Association to Mrs. Reade by her Report of the Association. son General Reade. THE READE RECORD 3
As it will, however, be necessary to have one hundred dollars additional, it was voted to defer the erection of the Memorial until next year, and to issue another circular in the coming spring to members who have not subscribed, ask ing for additional contributions. The senior Secretary, on behalf of the Treas urer, will, however, be glad to receive at any time a contribution to the Memorial. The Memorial will take the form of a stone of slate, five feet high and two feet six inches wide, and on it will be cut an inscription setting forth the virtues and activities of William and Avis Reade.
The Association Gavel_. At the annual meeting in 1907, a valued member, Mr. Reuben L. Reed of South Acton, Mass., gave to the Asso ciation a gavel, which, it is hoped, will be REV. JAMES REED, used by the presiding officer at our meet President of the Reade Historical and Genealogical ings for many years. Assochtion. The gavel, as well as the box in which it is contained, is the handiwork of Mr. The Reade Memorial. Reed, and is one of many which he has given to various organizations from time At the recent annual meeting, a report to time. It is made of wood from his was made on the proposed Memorial to toric buildings, each piece being num William and Avis · (Deacon) Reade of bered, and described in an accompanying Weymouth. key. It showed that the following persons As a mark of appreciation for this had contributed to the fund, in response most suitable gift, the Association made to the circular mailed last summer: Mr. Reed a life member at the last an William B. Reed. nual meeting. Mrs. Louisa S. Russell. Francis B. Reed. Marshall C. Lefferts. Torpedo-Boat Destroyer Samuel C. Reid. Miss Anna D. Reed. By the authority of President Roose George E. Reed. velt, Torpedo-boat Destroyer 21 has been Mrs. Lilian R. P. Howland. named for the naval hero, Captain Sam Aaron A. Reed. ual C. Reid. Miss Helen F. Kimball. Samuel Chester Reid was born in Nor Warren A. Reed. wich, Conn., August 25, 1783, and died John S. C. Blanchard. in New York City, January 28, 1861. As Miss Mary L. Blanchard. a captain in the United States Navy in Miss Susanna R. Blanchard. the War of 1812, he commanded the pri Rev. Willard Reed. vateer General Armstrong. He was aL Jason B. Orcutt. tacked in the harbor of Fayal, Sept. 26, .Mrs. Olive J. Gilmore. 1814, by boats from three British men-of Mrs. Josephine R. Lewis. war. Captain Reid drove them off, killing Marshall Reed. and wounding 135 officers and men. The 4 THE READE RECORD
frigate Bota compelled him to run his I desire to add the following genealog ship ashore and destroy her before cap ical data to "Descendants of William ture. He received the commendation of Reade of Weymouth, 1635-1902," page Congress. 142: Captain Reid was also known to fame Ichabod Reed, son of Ichabod Reed as the designer of the United States flag and Sarah (Vaughn) Reed, married Lucy in its present form. He was requested Sherman; their son, Sylvanus Reed (No. by Congress in 1816, upon the· motion of 718), married Olive P. Wilcox of New Hon. Peter Wendover, a memb_er of the Bedford, Mass.; their daughter, Sarah V. House of Representatives from New York, (No. 721), married at M~ddleboro, Mass., to make a design for a National flag. March 20, 1842, Orrin ~haw, who died The result was what we call to-day the at Onset, Mass., April 18, 1896, aged 78 "Star-spangled Banner. " years, 7 days. His widow died at On set, March 8, 1908, aged 81 years, 6 John Ludovicus Reed. months, 25 days. They left no children. The death of John L. Reed calls for JOHN S. C. BLANCHARD, more than a p·assing notice, for he will be So. Weymouth, Mass. long remembered as the compiler of the important genealogical work, "Descend ants 'of William Reade of Weymouth, 1633-1902." He was born in Scottsville, Va., June A Partial List of Reade Genealogies. 25, 1836, and died in Baltimore, Md., HISTORY OF THE REED FAMILY IN February 15, 1908. EUROPE AND AMERICA. By Jacob He was engaged for many years in the Whittemore Reed. John Wilson and coal and iron shipping business in Balti Soii: Boston, 1861. more, and also served on the Union side in the Civil War. He was very promi REED GENEALOG:Y. Descendants of nent for many years in the councils of William Reade of Weymouth, Mass., · the Presbyterian Church in Baltimore. 1635-1902. By John Ludovicus Reed: Mr. Reed was a member of the Asso Lord Baltimore Press : Baltimore. ciation.
Deaths of Other Members. Capt. George W. Reed died at WhiL THE TIDE. man, Mass., August 24, 1908. Dr. Guilford S. Reed died at Cam BY MYR fL E REED, bridge, Mass., December 2, 1908. Far out at sea the whitening WA.Yes grow dim, And ·in a filmy cloud the wiled stars hicle, Queries. The wind has risen ~n the waters wide Wanted-The parentage and ancestry And brought the breakers to the very brim. of Huldah Pratt of Bridgewater, who But yonder, by the dark cloud's shining· rim, married Benjamin Reed of Abington, She moves in beauty, and the rrstless tide December 3, 1778. Will pulse around the earth as she may guide GEORGE F. REED, And chant the stately measures of a hymn. 202 Chamber of Commerce, But ere her gentle radiance shall fade, Boston. The hoarse and passioned surge will w~it at flood. Its stormy music bused to softegt croon, Wanted-The ancestry of Mehitable And like the tide thy wish bave I obeyed Read, who married Abiah Carpenter at With answer in my heart and in my blood Rehoboth, Mass., May 30, 1690. . I love thee as the sea hath loved the moon! MRS. KATE W. BARNEY, Springfield, Vt. [By permission of the author.] Ube 1Reaoe 1Recoro.
Number II. 1909.
READE HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL ASSOCIATION.
THE sixth annual meeting of the Reade Historical and Genealogical Association was held at the American House, Boston, on Thursday, October 28, r909. The "family" gathered at one o'clock, and a half hour was passed in social intercourse, a greeting being extended to all by the Rev. James Reed of Boston, President of the Association. Dinner was served in a private dining room after an invocation by the President. At the conclusion of the dinner, the President, with appropriate re- marks, ·\velcotned those• present to th-c Reunion, after vv,.hich a bL1.s;,~~.-c-s session followed. The annual reports of the Treasurer and Secretaries were read ; these showed that the past year had been a prosperous one for the Association. The officers for the past year were re-elected to serve for r909-19ro. The report on the proposed Memorial to vVilliam and Avis Reade of Weymouth, prepared by the Secretaries, was read and accepted. It is printed in full in this issue of the Record. Remarks on the report and kindred topics were made by the Secre taries, and Gen. Philip Reade, a Vice-President of the Association, read a paper entitled "By the Name of Reade." At the conclusion of the meeting the President expressed the hope that the Memorial to vVilliam and Avis Reade at Weymouth would be dedicated at the annual meeting in r910, and that the occasion would call together a large gathering of members and others interested in the name of Reade. CHARLES F. READ, ALANSON H. REED, Secretaries. Boston, October 28, 1909. 2 THE READE RECORD.
THE WILLIAM READE MEMORIAL. in Weymouth. In this statement he is followed by Mr. John L. Reed of Balti IT had been confidently hoped until more, in his work published I 902, and recently, that the proposed Memorial to also by Mr. Edward F. Reed of Boston, WILLIAM READE of Weymouth and his who has devoted much attention to the wife A vrs would be placed this fall, at genealogy of the Weymouth Reade fam the annual meeting of the Reade Historic ily, and others of later date. But from and Genealogical Association. the above entry in Long Sutton Parish, The sum of $ r 30 of the necessary $ 1 50 England, the indications are that this is has been subscribed and the order placed a mistake, for he seerhs to have come for the memorial stone. But Mr. George not from Kent, but from Somersets/tire, S. Stewart of Newton has called attention and it is certain that the widow of Wil to some English records, of which further liam Reade of Weymouth bore the name mention will be made later, which have of Avis, her Christian name. He prob convinced the officers of our association ably came to Weymouth about 1650, as that it would be wise to defer the erec the first mention of his name found on tion of the Memorial until such time as the town records was in 1651. additional information can be obtained. As a matter of fact there was another Heretofore it has been supposed that the Wilham Reade who preceded him, com wife of William Reade bore the name of ing with his wife Susan and two children, Avis Deacon prior to their marriage, and from this same Somersetshire in 1635, this statement is made in the Genealogy with the Rev. Joseph Hull and a large of William Reade of Weymouth, by John company of emigrants who settled in L. Reed of Baltimore, published 1902. Weymouth, New England. Much con -,Bnt. Mr. Stewart found in the puhlished fusion has resulted in genealogical re records of marriages, in Somersetshire, search from the mixing of the records England, in the Parish record of Long concerning these two Williams. But cer S_utton, the following entry: tain it is, that the William of Mr. Hull's "Wm. Reede and Avis Chipman 8th company removed from Weymouth to Oct. I635." Boston about the year 1646. There he became a member of the First Church, From tl1is it will be seen that there is and lived on a lot at the corner of what uncertainty as to the identity of the wife is now Devonshire Street and Adams of WILLIAM READE of Weymouth, and Square. His genealogical record is given for that reason it is much to be hoped in the "History of the Reade Family" that steps will be taken by his descend by Jacob Whitemore Reed, Chapter ants to make an exhaustive search among II, p. 4r, under the title of "William the English records to obtain additional Reade of Boston and His Descendants." light on the matter. But his fanciful parentage as "the son "William Reade of Weymouth and of Richard Reade of Whittlesey in the his Descendants" is the title of Chapter County of Kent," England, and of his VII I, in the " History of the Reade coming "to America with Gov. Winthrop Family" published in 1861 by Jacob in r 630," may safely be disregarded, as Whitemore Reed. He states that Wil well as the statement that he died on his liam Reade is supposed to be the son of homeward passage from Ireland in 1667. William Reade and Lucy Henage his He lived some years after that in Boston, wife, and sailed from Gravesend in the but the place and date of his death is un County of Kent in the "Assurance de known. He left no descendants in Wey Lo" [ from London J in r 6~ 5 and settled mouth as far as known. 4 THE READE RECORD.
U:be 1Reabe 1Recotb. ship certificate showing the Reade Coal of Arms in colors and duly signed by the
Published by the officers, and with it (until the edition is Reade Historical and Genealogical Association. exhausted) a copy of the First Triennial Report of the Association. Join at once, and by your personal in fluence assist in making the Association larger in membership, and as zealous in genealogical research as it is proud of its family history. Remittances of the membership fee should be sent to CHARLES F. READ, Senior SecretJ.ry R. H. & G. A., Old State House, Boston, Mass.
Annual Meetings. Six annual meetings of the Reade Historical and Genealogical Association have been held, as follows:
Taunton, Mas.s., July 14, 1904. Officers elected October 28, rgog. Boston, Mass., October 12, 1905. South Weymouth, Mass., Sept. 27, 1906. President. \Vest Bridgewater, Mass., Oct. 17, 1907. Rev. JAMES REED,. Boston. Boston, Mass., October 28, 1908. Boston, Mass., October 28, 1909. Vice-Presidents. Hon. vV ARR EN A. REED, Brockton. It is hoped to hold the annual meeting Gen. PHILIP READE, . Boston. in 1910 in South Weymouth, Mass, and EDWARD F. REED, Everett. at that time to dedicate a Memorial to }OHN S. C. BLANCHARD, So. Weymouth. Hon. SILAS D. REED, Taunton. William Reade of Weymouth, and Avis JOSHUA E. CRANE, Bridgewater. Reade, his wife. WILLIAM H. REED, So. Weymouth. It has become the custom to hold the annual meetings of the Association in Treasurer. Eastern Massachusetts, and in further HENRY B. REED, So. Weymouth. ance of this plan arrangements should Secretaries. be made, possibly in 19 11, to hold a CHARLES F. READ, Brookline. meeting in some town in Middlesex ALANSON H. REED, . Wellesley. County in which there were early settlers of the name of Reade. IT is hoped that those receiving the Reade Record, but who are not members of the Reade Historical and Genealogical Genealogical data of much value re Association, will take membership, which garding Reades of Yarious branches has they can do by sending $1, the admission been published in the Genealogical De fee, or 'fl, 1 o for Life Membership, without partment of the Boston Transcript dur any further assessments. ing the present year. These surely ought Persons becoming members will re to help straighten out some of the Reade ceive, without extra expense, a member- tangles. THE READE RECORD. 3
William Reade ef Weymouth - the Alice; so in all probability no one of them second of that name to settle there - ever saw either of the William Reades died some time prior to the year 1660, who went to Weymouth and Boston. as the town records of that date make If it be true that the spirits of those mention of the widow Avis Reade, but gone before us "keep tabs" on the pro the exact time of his death is unknown. ceedings of their descendants, they must He was the progenitor of the large and in be amused and fretted, and perhaps at fluential Weymouth branch of the Reade times disgusted, at the general" mix-up " family. of family relations in the efforts made to That William Reade who came to place each person in a true genealogical America in the "Assurance de Lo " (Lon record and to give even a brief account don) in 1635, and a numerous company of his time and doings. But if they of other emigrants, and among them one won't come forward and help us, we Thomas Deacon, age I 9, are all expressly have to do the best we can and let it go declared "to be transported to Virginea." at that! And that Avis Deacon who came to ALANSOK H. REED, Junior Secretary. America a few months earlier in 1635, Oct. 28, 1909. aged 19, in the ship Alice with other AN ENGLISH RESEARCH FUND. emigrants, is also expressly declared "to A perusal of the foregoing report ought be transported to Virginea." to convince all descendants of William Although at one time New England and Avis Reade of Weymouth that gen territory was included under the name ealogical research should be made in Virginia, that such was not intended in England to determine the parentage of the entries above is plainly shown from A vis, wife of William Reade, so that the fact that five other ships left the when a Reade Memorial is erected ih - same date, July 13, 1635, from the same Weymouth, it will have a record true port, "ye port of London," and in all in all detail. these five ships it is expressly declared To this end, therefore, and with the 1 that their passengers are " to be trans- , approval of the officers of the Associa ported to New England," thus showing tion, subscriptions are solicited for an that the difference in localities was dis English Research Fund. tinctly recognized by different names. Subscriptions of any amount may be William Reade and wife Mabel who came mailed to the undersigned, in the en in July, l 63 5, from the port of London, closed envelope, and it is desirable that and settled in Woburn, are declared "to the response may be prompt so that the be transported to New England." Wil work may begin at an early date. liam Reade, the first who departed from 0 CHARLES F. READ, Senior Secretary. the port of Weymouth, England, March, l 63 5, in the company of the Rev. Joseph Hull and settled in Weymouth, New En SECOND TRIENNIAL REPORT. gland, as stated above, is expressly de It is expected that the second issue of clared in the shipping list to be "Bound the Triennial Report of the Reade His for New England." Certainly in view of torical and Genealogical Association will these facts, it is not unreasonable to con be published early in the coming year. clude that "Virginea" meant the Planta It will contain reports of the last three tion to the south of New England, and meetings of the Association and genea that thither went the William Reade and logical papers of interest, and it is hoped Thomas Deacon of the " Assurance de that members will contribute to its con Lo" as also the Avis Deacon of the ship tents. THE READE RECORD.
Dr. J. Howard Reed, New York. Sylvanus A. Reed, New York. James R. Read, Providence, R. I. Frank H. Keed, West Mansfield. Eugene \V. Reed, North Brookfield. Joseph M. lZeed, Rockport. \Villiam J. Champion, Jr., Boston. Alvan T. Reed, So,1th 'vVeymouth. Albert E. Read, Pittsburgh, Pa. Frederick E. Reed, Thompson, Conn. Miss Julia L. Reed, Baltimore, Mel.
GEORGE READ, Signer of the Declaration of Independence. George Read was born in Cecil County, Md., September 1 8, 17 33, and died in.New castle, Del., September z I, 1798. After receiving a suitable education, he was ad mitted to the Bar when nineteen years of age, and began the practice of his profes GEN. PHrLIP READE, sion in Newcastle, Del. Holding political Second Vice President of the Reade Historical and office in the Colony before the Revolution, Genealogical Association. he was a member of the Continental Con gress from I 77 4 to I 7 77, and also of the The following annual members have Convention which framed the Constitu been recently transferred to life member tion of the United States in r787. ship: In I 776 he was President of the Con Marshall C. Lefferts, New York. vention which adopted the Constitution Miss Clara A. Read, New Bedford. of Delaware, being the author of that Miss Sarah E. Read, Boston. document, and he was also Vice Presi William A. Read, New York. ident of the State of Delaware, and Act Rev. James Reed, Boston. ing President during a portion of his term William B. Reed, New York. of office. He was United States Senator Mrs. Katherine \\'aterman, Providence. from Delaware from I 789 to I 793, and from that time until his death, Chief J us The following persons have become tice of that State. members of the Association since the last issue of the Reade Record: - That is an interesting story that the Miss Helen Leah Reed, Cambridge. " Marquise de Fontenoy" tells in the Francis B. Reed, East 'Weymouth. Boston Herald of December 1, 1909, Burton F. Reed, Boston. regarding the "skeleton in the family " David F. Read, Bridgeport, Conn. of the late Sir John Chandos Reade of Josiah B. Reed, Providence, R. I. Shipton Court, Oxfordshire, England. Miss Ellen A. Reed, New Haven, Conn. It is to be hoped that the present Aaron A. Reed, Whitman. baronet, Sir George Compton Reade, now Charles K. Reed, Worcester. Harmon P. Read, Albany, N. Y. a resident of Howell, Mich., will regain Theron S Gurney, Hart, Mich. by successful litigation all right and title Miss Elizabeth Reed, Roston. to the ancestral seat of the family. 6 THE READE RECORD.
FAMILY RELICS. A Partial List of Reade Genealogies. We have received the following inter Continued. esting account of certain Family Relics, Reed-Read Lineage, 166o-1909. Cap highly valued by their owners. tain John Reed of Providence, R. I., and My great-grand-parents were Jacob Nor walk, Conn., and his descendants, Porter, a descendant of Richard, of 'Ney through his sons, John and Thomas, mouth, and Rachel Reed, a descendant 1660-1909, by Ella Reed Wright, Water of William Reade of the same town. bury, Conn., 1909. They were married June 6, 1 763. They had ten children, my grand Seth Read, Lt. Col. Continental Army. mother being the youngest child, Olive Pioneer at Geneva, N. Y., 1787, and at Porter. They lived first at Abington Erie, Pa., 1795. Hi5 Ancestors and De and then at Cummington, Mass. I have scendants, by his great-grand-daughter, been the fortunate one of the descend May Hunter Buford. Boston, 1895. ants of Rachel Reed, being the possessor of a china bowl used at her wedding and a book given her as a present, about TRADITIONS. which we have an interesting story The Secretaries of the Association handed down; that there was a full set would be glad to receive from time to of books, one volume of which was given time for publication, original contribu to each of Rachel's brothers and sisters tions regarding Reade family traditions at time of their marriage. The book I and folk lore, especially of the early gen have is stamped on the back "Henry's erations of those bearing the name in any __ Con1mentary," Vol. 4. The only date it of its various spellings in this country. bears is at the end of the Preface, "July ' Traditions of this kind, often come cown I 8, r 7 I 2." The Preface is signed by in collateral branches ; such will be espe the letters "M. H." The book begins cially welcome. at Isaiah and ends with Malachi. It is Such contributions cannot fail to make leather covered, and 9 by r 4 inches in the Reade Record more interesting and size. I should be glad to hear from any acceptable to its readers, and also create one who may be the present possessor of an interest in the Reade Historical and any of the other volumes. The china Genealogical Association that will ins,ure bowl is about 10 inches across at the top its continued prosperity. and 3 or 4 at the bottom, with a green spray. About half way from top to bot tom is a leaf split at the stem end, the The Senior Secretary would be glad upper half green, the lower a light yel to receive a few copies of the Reade low. Most people call it a punchbowl. Record issued o'i1e year ago, should there I heard when a small child that Rachel be any in the hands of those who do not Porter's eldest son was killed by a tree care to ret,1,in them. The edition is ex falling on him in the woods. In his hausted and there are calls for copies at pocket was a knit purse with a paper the present time. two-thirds of a dollar dated 1 776. Both pmse and money were kept by her, then Extra copies of the Reade Record will by grandmother and mother, and the be sent to members on application to the money I still have in perfect order. Senior Secretary, or to non-members on Miss M. EMILY EASTMAX, receipt of ten cents in stamps for each Westfield, Mass. copy ordered. THE READE RECORD. 7
QUER. ES. Samuel3 Read, (Samuel,2 John1), mar The Secretaries of the Reade Histori ried Hopestill Holbrook. Am I right in cal and Genealogical Association cannot my theory that the latter was a daughter undertake to make genealogical research, of Willianv Holbrook (Thomas'), of Wey but Queries will be inserted in its publi rnouth and Mendon? cations. Queries should be written in R. T. CROSS, concise form to insure publication. Fort Collins, Colo.
Wanted-The ancestry of James Read, Wanted-The ancestry of Mary Reed, who settled in Cambridge, Mass., about who became the second wife of Henry the year 1705, and lived near the meet Prentice, in Hancock, N. H., about 1790. ing house. He was a tanner by trade, Their children were Mary, Jonathan and died in Cambridge, May 6, i734. Reed, William Henry and Sarah. WILLIAM READ, C. G. HUBBARD, M. D., 89 Appleton Street, Howell, N. Y. Cambridge, Mass. COATS-OF-ARMS. Wanted - The ancestry of Robert THE assumption of a Coat.of-Arms Read, who was born about 1741, and is seems to have become the habit of Amer first heard of in, or in the vicinity of, ican Family Associations; for, despite Wilmington, Del. He married Sarah the fact that very few persons in this Greene, about I 777, and their children country are entitled to the use of such were Sarah, Rachel, Joel, Achsa, Re Arms by direct descent from an original becca, Mary and Elizabeth. Robert owner, no well regulated Family ,'\.~sc:.:ia Read removed from Delaware to Ohio tion seems to be without one, which is about the year r815. displayed on all possible occasions. Mrs. EMMA READ AKIN, The Coat-of-Arms used by the Reade 64 West 49th Street, Historical and Genealogical Association New York, N. Y. was adopted at its first meeting in Taun ton, Mass., in 1904; possibly it serves $2 5.00 will be paid for satisfactory its purpose, but it is interesting to see proof of the ancestry of the wife of the from time to time other Reade Coats-of Rev. Solomon Reed, Pastor of the Second Arms, some of which are totally different Congregational Church of Framingham, from those with which we have become Mass. He was later Pastor of the Titi familiar. Arms are personal property, cut Parish, Middleborough, Mass. He and mere identity of surname carries no married, whil"' at Framingham, Miss armorial right. Abigail Stoughton, Houghton or Hor It would therefore be interesting to ton, of Connecticut. Which surname is make a study of the subject, showing the the correct one? armorial bearings of the various families For further information apply to the of the name in England, and their con Senior Secretary. nection, if any, with those which Arner can families have adopted.
Samuel2 Read (John1) had two wives, With this end in view, it is hoped to Deborah-- and Abigail White. Which show in future issues of the Reade wife was the mother of Deacon Samuel3 Record other Coats, and brief articles Read? If it was Deborah, what was her on the subject will be welcomed by the maiden name? Secretaries from contributors. 8 THE READE RECORD.
RECENT DEATHS. ciation from its formation in 1904 to within a few months of his death, when GEORGIANA DELANCY READ, M. D. he resigned on account of failing health. Georgiana D. Read, M. D., died in Providence, R. I., August 21, 1908, at John R. Reed of Westfield, Mass., the age of sixty-six years. After gradu who was a member of the Association, ating at the Providence High School, died November 11, 1908. she was successively a teacher and a nurse, and later received the degree of M. D. at the New York School of Home Mrs. Jane Reed Godfrey of Lakeville, opathy. She was then in general prac Mass., who was a member of the Asso tice in Providence for five years, and ciation, died December 29, 1907. was later connected with medical insti ------tutions in Brooklyn and Minneapolis. POEM
During the last fourteen years of her Ev Mrss A'INA DE;siNIS REED. life she was resident physician at the [Written for the Reade l\-Ieeting, 1904.l Moses Brown School in Providence. She lK peace and plenty lived our English sire was a member of the Association at the In his ancestral home, long time ago; time of her death. The landscape smiled, kinsfolk were near and kind, And pleasant memories kept his heart aglow. \Vhy turned he westward when the twilight fell, Miss ANNA DEN.',[S SPIWOT REED. As if he liked not in his house to dwell?
Miss Anna Dennis Reed, as she was He held the faith which all his fathers loved, cajl<':cl, died in Tauntm1, Mass., Decem Its creed and precepts he had always known. ber 6, 1909, at the great ag~ of binety He. lo;ed the ·church, its worship and 1ts forms, six years. He loved its ritual- but he felt alone. He longed to follow that brave Pilgrim ·band Miss Reed was for many years a vVho sought for freedom in another land. teacher, _and in her later life conducted a private school in Taunton. She was He heeded not the tales of savage foes, Of cold, privation homesickness and toil; interested in the genealogy of the Reade 1 The love of freec\0111 ever lured him on family, and while she did not join the Till a new hon1e was his, on a new soi 1. Association, showed her interest in its He made the home his children have to-day, objects by writing a poem and hymn for And in strong virtue ever led the way. the first two meetings of the Association in Taunton and Boston. They were pub lished in the first number of the Reade Triennial Issue in 1907, and we reprint the poem in this number of the Record.
GEORGE FERXALD REED. George F. Reed died at his home in Wellesley, Mass., August 25, 1909, at the age of forty-six years. He was in the grain exporting business in Boston for many years, and was a prominent mem THE GRAVESTONE OF ESDRAS READ, ber of the Boston Chamber of Com Copp's Hill Burying Ground, Boston. merce. He was a member of the Asso- By courtesy of Gen. Philip Reade. <.!be 1Reaoe 1Recoro.
Number III. 1910.
READE HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL ASSOCIATION.
Boston, Mass., October 28, r9ro. THE seventh annual meeting of the Reade Historical and Genealogi cal Association was held at the Old Belfry Club, Lexington, Mass., on Friday, October 28, r9ro, at r r A.M. The meeting was called to order by the President, Rev. James Reed of Boston, who gave a cordial greeting to those present. The annual reports of the Secretaries and the Treasurer were read and accepted ; they showed that the Association had prospered during the past year and was anticipating fruitful genealogical work in the future. The Senior Secretary read a letter from Mr. J. Gardner Bartlett, of the Committee on English Research of the New England Historic Gen ealogical Society, giving a plan of procedure advisable to ascertain, if possible, the authentic record of the English ancestry of William Reade of Weymouth and Avis his wife. The letter was accepted and is printed in part in thi,s iss_ue. The Senior Secretary exhibited two charts showing the recorded events in the lives of "William Reade of Batcombe, England," and ·" William Reade of Weymouth," endeavoring thereby to correct the pre vailing confusion regarding these two English emigrants of the first generation in New England. The Senior Secretary reported that nine life members and twenty-one annual members had been added to the Association during the past year. It was the sense of the meeting that the William and Avis Reade Memorial at Weymouth be dedicated at the next annual meeting of the Association. At the conclusion of the business, a basket luncheon was served, which was enjoyed by all present. CHARLES F. READ, ALANSON H. REED, Secretaries. 2 THE READE RECORD.
READE, READ, REED. 7. JOHN, of Weymouth, Mass., 1637"1111 39, planter; w. Sarah, dau. of Will. Les New England Inhabitants of the Name, sie, "of Blyborough, Suffolk, Eng."; 1630-1700. rem. to Mt. Wollaston (Braintree); grant By George S. Stewart and Alanson H. Reed. ed 44 acres there for 11 heads, 1640; £rm. May 13, 1640; rem. to Rehoboth, d. Abbreviations:- adm., admitted; b., born ; Sept. 7, 1685. Ancestor of the Reho m., married; d., died; dep., deposition; frm., both Reads. freeman ; rem., removed; ret., returned; ; w., 8. ESDRAS, tailor, granted lot at wife. Muddy River (Brookline) for 4 heads, r. MR. THOMAS, of Wickford, Essex, Dec, 24, 1638; rem. to Salem; adm. to Eng. Here 1630; w. Priscilla (Banks) Church with w. Alice 1640; frm. June 2, b. 1613; frm. Apr. 1, 1634; granted 300 1641; rem. to Wenham 1644, to Chelms acre farm at _Salem, 1636; Ensign and ford 1655, and to Boston 1658; was" of Capt.; ret. to Eng., Col. in Parliament. Woburn" with w. Sarah 1670; ret. to army; d. 1662 in Eng. No descendants Boston and d. July 27, 1680. Ancestor in this country. of many Boston Reads. 2. WILLIAM, of Batcombe, Somerset, 9. ,,MATTHEW, servant of Charles Eng. ; tailor; b. 1607. In Weymouth, Gott, Salem, 1638. Mass., 1635-1644; frm. Sept. 7, 1635; ro. PHILIP, of Weymouth, Mass., rem. to Boston; w. Susanna (Haynes) 1641; d. Feb. 29, 1675-6; will prov. d. Oct. 12, 1653; m. (2) Ruth Crooke; May 5, 1676, names w. Mary, son Philip, rem. from Mass. 1674. Ancestor of son-in-law John Vining and bro. Thomas many N. E. families. Dyer. 3. ROBERT, of Boston, Mass., 1635; 11. ZACHARY, landowner in Wey shoemaker. Rem. to Exeter, N. H.; mouth, Mass. 1642-4. frm. Apr. I 7, 1644 ; ret. to Boston where 12. BENJAMIN, of Duxbury, Mass., w. Hannah d. June 24, 1655; m. (2) Su 1643. sanna; drowned near Hampton, N. H., 13. THOMAS "RED," of vVatertown, Oct. 20, 1657. No surviving male issue. Mass.; apprentice of Thomas King with 4. WILLIAM, with w. Mabel came in 2 years more to serve, Dec. 24, 1644. the Defence, 1635, :.e. 48, settled at Dor- Possibly identical with Thomas of Sud , chester; frm. Mar. 14, 1638-9; rem. to bury, 1655 (No. 20). Scituate and thence to Muddy River 14. WILLIAM, of Stratford, Ct., before (Brookline); bought estate in Woburn, 1650; rem. to Norwalk and d. abt. 1659. 1648; ret. to Eng. and d. 1656 at New Descendants at Fairfield and Redding, castle-on-Tyne; wid. Mabel m. Henry Ct. Somers of Woburn. Ancestor of the 15. ZACHEUS, of Boston, Mass., 1650, Woburn Reeds. mariner on the Unicorn, Capt. Isaac Ad 5. WILLIAM, a passenger in the Ex dington. pectation 1635, from London to the Isle 16. WILLIAM, of Weymouth, Mass., of Providence, :.e. 16. 1651; £rm. May 18, 1653; d. abt. 1657; 6. THOMAS, of Salem, Mass., 1636, wid. Avis of Weymouth 1658, living 1670, planter; adm. inhabitant Apr. ro, 1637; Ancestor of many Weymouth families. w. Sarah adm. to Church Feb. 7, 1640; 17. JOHN, of New London, Ct., 1651, 2d w. Mary adm. to Church, I 649; d. in forfeited his grant. Salem; admin. to wid. Mary, June 25, I 8. THOMAS, :.e. abt. 22 ; dep. Aug. 2, 1667. Ancestor of the Salem Reads. 1652 abt. Capt. Archibald Henderson of THE READE RECORD. 3
Boston, Mass. (Mass. Arch., Vol. B 38, 29. JOHN, of Warwick, R. I., by w. p. 87.) Ann had son John, b. May 13, 1667; 19. Jmrn, came in the Trades In rem. to Norwalk, Ct., before 1685. crease; apprenticed for 9 yrs. to Michael 30. JOSEPH, came in the Arabella in Pearce of Hingham, Mass., July 15, I 67 I, .:e. 24; a Joseph of Beverly in King 1653. Philip's War 1675; a Joseph of Salem, 20. THOMAS, of Sudbury, Mass., 16 55, husbandman, w. Tabitha, 1684. carpenter; frm. May 14, 1656; w. Kath 3 1. CHRISTOPHER, of Boston, Mass., arine d. 1667; m. (2), wid. Arabella 1672, tanner, b. abt. 1640; w. Katharine Thong; d Sept. 13, 1701. Ancestor of adm. to Old South Church 1673; rem. the Sudbury Reeds. to Cambridge, thence to Dunstable, ret. 2 1. THOMAS, of Bo.ston, Mass., adm. to Boston; ad min. on his est. I 696; wid. inhabitant Mar. 31, 1656; by w. Mary m. William Green of Groton and d. abt. had Elizabeth, b. 1656, d. 1658, and 171 o. A dau., Elizabeth, m. Samuel Thomas who d. 1661. He d. 1659; wid. Whiting of Dunstable. Mary m. Thomas Matson. No descend 32. THOMAS, of Marblehead, Mass., ants. householder 167 4. 22. Jom,, of Dedham, Mass., 1659; 33. "MICHEL," was a soldier in King a petitioner, "being yet non-freeman" Philip's War 1676. (Bodge, p. 452.) May 3, 1665, autographic signature. 34. CHRISTOPHER, of Salem and Bev 23. Dr. PHILIP, of Salem, Lynn, Wey erly, en!. 1676 in King Philip's War; m. mouth and Concord, Mass.; w. Abigail Elizabeth, dau. of William Hoar. Liv dau. of Richard Rice; frm. May 30, ing in Beverly in 1733. 1660; d. in Concord, May 10, 1696, .:e. 35. THOMAS, of Chelmsford, Mass., abt. 72. Ancestor of the ConcordJ fami tailor, b. abt. 1656, soldier in King Philip's lies. 'vVar 1676; frm. Apr. 1, 1679; m. 1679, 24. Enw ARD, of Marblehead, Mass., Hannah, dau. of John Blanchard of 1660, fisherman; w. Margaret. By dep. Chelmsford ; d. 1730-36. Ancestor of he was b. 1611-14; d. 1695 in Marble the Chelmsford Reads. head. 36. RICHARD, of Providence, R. I., 25. Capt. WILLIAM, of Boston, Mass., rem. to Boston 1682. merchant-mariner; m. abt. 1661, wid. 37. RICHARD, of Marblehead, Mass., Hannah Munnings, dau. of Dea. John fisherman, b. abt. 1632; m. (I), Esther Wiswall; d. at sea, coming from Ireland, James of Marblehead; m. (2), abt. 169 1, 1667; only recorded child, William, b. Prudence Hicks of Boston. Mar. 26, 1665, Boston; wid. Hannah m. 38. WILLIAM, of New Eng., mariner, (3), Thomas Overman of Boston. makes John Barlock of Ratcliff, Stepney, 26. JOHN, of York Co., Maine, 1661, Eng., gent., and w. Eliza, his attys., Oct., w. Mary; he was killed by Indians at 1691. Salmon Falls in 1690; only son John, b. 39. SAMUEL, of Marblehead, Mass., Apr. I I, I 674, Kittery, Me. Ancestor of fisherman; w. Wilmot executed as a the Lyme, Ct., Reeds. witch 1692; m. (2), wid. Jane Stacey; d. 27. Jom,, servant of Thomas Wal 1716. ford of Portsmouth, N. H., who by will, dated Nov. 15, 1666, bequeaths him to If sufficient support is given, more en his son-in-law, John Westbrook. tended ac~ounts of some of the above 28. JoH:-., of Newport, R. I.; fnn. settlers will appear in the next Triennial May 2, 1666; Deputy May 4, 1675. Report. 4 THE READE RECORD.
U:be 1Reabe 1Recorb. ship certificate showing the Reade Coat of Arms in colors and duly signed by the Published by the officers, and with it (until the edition is Reade Historical and Genealogical Association. exhausted) a copy of the First Triennial Report of the Association. Join at once, and by your personal in fluence assist in making the Association larger in membership, and as zealous in genealogical research as it is proud of its family history. Remittances of the membership fee should be sent to CHARLES F. READ, Senior Secretary R. H. & G. A., Old State House, Boston, Mass.
Annual Meetings. Seven annual meetings of the Reade Historical and Genealogical Association have been held, as follows;
Taunton, Mass., July 14, 1904. Boston, Mass., October r2, 1905.
Officers elected October 281 rgro. South Weymouth, Mass., Sept. 27, 1906. President. West Bridgewater,"Mass., Oct. 17, 1907. Rev. ]AMES REED • . . Boston. - Boston, Mass., October 28, 1908. Boston, Mass., October 28, 1909. Vice-Presidents. Le~ington, Mass., October .28, 1910. Hon. WARREN A. REED Brockton. Gen. PHILIP READE . Boston. It is expected to hold the annual meet EDWARD F. REED Everett. ing in 1911 in South Weymouth, Mass., JQHN S. C. BLANCHARD So. Weymouth. and at that time to dedicate a Memorial to Hon. SILAS D. REED Taunton. William Reade of Weymouth, and Avis JOSHUA E. CRANE Bridgewater. Reade, his wife. Treasurer. HENRY B. REED So. Weymouth. Secretaries. The Association has received from its CHARLES F. READ Brookline. President, Rev. James Reed of Boston, ALANSON H. REED Wellesley. an attractive pamphlet containing a de tailed account of the celebration of his IT is hoped that those receiving the fiftieth anniversary as pastor of the Bos Reade Record, but who are not members ton Society of the New Jerusalem Church. of the Reade Historical and Genealogical Mr. Reed is the only clergyman preach Association, will take membership, which ing in Boston to-day, who preached there they can do by sending $ r, the admission fifty years ago. fee, or $ro for Life Membership, without The pamphlet gives abundant testi any further assessments. mony that Mr. Reed is held in affection Persons becoming members will re ate regard by a large circle of parishoners ceive, without extra expense, a member- and friends. THE READE RECORD. 5
THE TWO WILLIAMS. It should be noted· in the Revised List that the first WILLIAM in point of time who settled in WEYMOUTH, in 1635, is designated as WILLIAM READE OF BATCOMBE, ENG. (No. 2). His stay in Weymouth was comparatively short, and so far as is known, he left no descendants there. Yet all the town entries prior to 1650 undoubtedly refer to him. Removing to Boston, the greater part of his life in New England was spent there, and he became identified with that town. So it seemed best to designate him as above, in order to dis tinguish him from that WILLIAM READE OF WEYMOUTH (No. 16), as he is desig nated in the Revised List, who came to . Weymouth certainly as early as 1651
HENRY BEECHER REED, and probably earlier, and lived and died there. He was the progenitor of that Treasurer Reade Historical and Genealogical Association. , extensive family, known as the Wey mouth Reads.
NEW MEMBERS. Query. The following persons have become Fifty acres of land were purchased in members of the Reade Historical and 1691 from Benjamin Reade and this was Genealogical Association since the 'pub the original size of Yorktown, Va. Who lication of the last Reade Record: was Benjamin Reade? Gen. PHILIP READE, Mrs. Emma R. Akin, New York. Hotel Wadsworth, Boston. Rev. A. T. Cross, Fort Collins, Colo. Daniel V. Raymond, Tompkinsville, N. Y. Charles B. Read, Bridgeport, Conn. The Troubles of Daniel Reed of Woburn. Miss Ella H. Read, New Bedford, Mass. Woburn Dr. to Daniel Reed Frederick W. Read, Bridgeport, Conn. Junior, to boarding Sally George K Read, New York. priest nine weeks at 2s. per John R. Read, Charleston, S. C. week ending--ye 5th of Samuel B. Read, Boston. W. Nash Read, Pensacola, Fla. March- £0 18s. o Clarence D. Reed, Whitman, Mass. to her bringing the itch Rev. David A. Reed, Springfield, Mass. into my family I leave to Edgar Reed, Worcester, Mass. your generosity, but money Edward T. Reed, Albany, N. Y. should not hire me to have Fred L. Reed, Cohasset, Mass. it. Frederic H. Reed, New York. DA~IEL REED Junior Henry D. Reed, Whitman, Mass. Woburn March 2 ye 1792 Winfield S. Reed, Bangor, Me. Allowed for Itch 1 - o - o Geor,(e D. Reid, Boston. Mrs. Edward E. Sawyer, Lowell. £r. 18. o Mrs. Lonise R. Stowell, Lowell. Woburn (Mass.) Records. 6 THE READE RECORD.
FAMILY GENEALOGICAL ASSOCIA matter, that a better condition of affairs TIONS. should be established, and it is the There is little excuse for societies of proper work of the Reade Family Asso this kind if they do not result in· things ciation to accomplish it. . A reliable and practical as well as sentimental. The exhaustive study should be made of most important work of any genealogical each and every original immigrant, his body is the finding of correct lines of children, and in some cases, his grand descent and the bringing to light of new children, and such information published information in regard to its members. with references verifying each and every The most important step is that of es statement, thus furnishing a firm basis tablishing on a firm basis the status of on which future genealogists may erect the first immigrants of the name who a correct superstructure of every branch settled in New England and became the of the Reade Family. This work is now founders of the various branches of the to be undertaken, but it will take time family. Should he, however, have failed and money, to carry it out to its full to leave descendants, that fact also needs completion. The first step is the com establishing, that he may be eliminated piling of a new Revised List of Early once for a.JI, because such lack of infor Reade Inhabitants, so that in a general mation causes errors, and printed gen way their- names, locations, and number ealogical untruths seem fitted with wings may be known, and thus a guide be had that carry them to every quarter of the for subsequent investigation in this coun world, to mislead the unknowing and try and in England. pester the seeker after the truth. The first publication of the Associa There were a number of immigrants tion contained a partial list of this kind, of the Reade name (however spelled), who but in the present issue of the RECORD came to New England in early clays, a NEW REVISED LIST will be found. most of whom were founders of families, From want of space, only such items and their descendants are now scattered concerning each name are given as will across the continent from the Atlantic to identify the ''it{dfvidual, leaving all other the Pacific and from Canada to Mexico information, old or new, if any, to be in thousands. printed at a later time. But every item But in the countless printed statements in this List, as stated, can be relied upon of ancestral lines, very many mistakes as correct, and capable of being verified have been made in tracing back to by competent authority. Even the com the original founders of the different parison of the information contained in branches of the family, the cause of this list, with past publications, will afford which it would take too long to explain items well worth knowing. here. In the arrangement of this Revised Those of us with the original records List, each immigrant is listed in the near at hand have been able by diligent order of priority in which the records search to get more light on these matters first mention his name. and, in a way, know the right from the wrong. But workers at a distance with GEORGE S. STEWART, A.B., limited facilities and following the ear 46 Floral Street, lier printed family histories, have been NEWTON HIGHLANDS, . . MASS. involved in a web that defied all efforts GENEALOGIST. to untangle, do what they would. It is New England Families only. the consensus of those interested in the 20 years experience. THE READE RECORD. 7
ENGLISH RESEARCH. with us into ye contry is now liveing. The article noted in Mr. Bartlett's let Taken upon the Corporal! oathes of ye ter was a most interesting genealogical sd Thomas and John Cromwell in Court account of William Read of ·Weymouth, at Salem the 2 7 of June I 682.' (Essex and the Widow Avis Read, mentioned in Co. Deeds, Vol. 6, fol. 28. See also N. the Town Records as resident there. The E. Hist. Gen. Register, Vol. 61, p. 150.) report was read at the last meeting of Possibly the Reads and Vinings were as the Reade Family Association and was sociated or acquainted in England, and heard with great interest.· It was the in perhaps William Read and his family tention to publish it in full in this issue came in the same ship which brought of the Record, but our space is so limited John Vining from Somersetshire and and one part of it seemed of such special who later became Read's son-in-law as value, that it is deemed best for the pres is supposed. ent to centre attention on that alone. "Mr. George S. Stewart's discovery of Mr. Bartlett says: " Concerning the the marriage of a 'William Reede and part whence this William Read came, I Avis Chepman,' Oct. 8, 1635, at Long know of no definite indications; but as Sutton, Somersetshire, Eng. I regard most of the early settlers of Weymouth as a very promising clue to the origin of I 63 5 are known to have come from Som the emigrant, as the name Avis is very ersetshire and Dorsetshire, it is reason rare and the time is exactly right for able to suppose that this William who the presumed marriage of the emigrants came_ about I 6 50 was most likely from William and Avis. I would recominend the same region, and came to New En that this clue be followed up. Long gland through connection or at least ac Sutton is but fourteen miles from Win quaintance with some of the \Veymouth canton whence came John Vining and settlers fifteen years earlier - in I 63 5. the others, about 1650. . . . In trying "It may be noted that about 1650 a to locate the English ancestry of William ship came to Salem, Mass., bringing sev and Avis Read, I would advise that a eral passengers from Wincanton, in Som competent genealogist in London be ersetshire (among them John Vini1~g who engaged to go down into Somerset and settled in Weymouth and married Mar thoroughly examine the registers of Long garet Read there May II, I 657), as ap Sutton and vicinity. If the baptisms of pears from the following document: the children of William and Avis (Chep " , Thomas Cromwell and John Crom man) Read can be found corresponding well whoe have been long inhabitants here with the presumed family in Weymouth, in the town of Salem, in ye Countie of Mass., then wills and other records can Essex, heare in New England, doe testi be searched to such an extent as desired fifie that wee have known Hugh Joanes to make a pedigree.'' as one coming from England in ye same Since the above was written, at least Shipp with us into this country abo11e one other English Record has been found thirty yeares agoe (and as we understood by Mr. Stewart which confirms Mr. Bart abord Mr. Strattons ship,) that he came lett's intimation of some probable con from Wincanton and was Servant to Mr. nection of the Read and Vining families Robert Gutch: and his Sister and Eliza in England. A subscription is now be beth Due and Margaret White and James ing raised to make a search there as he Abbott and John Vining as we under suggests and as soon as the amount re stood came from the same place: and ceived justifies it the work will begin. It the same Hugh Joanes that came along is believed it will yield results of great THE READE RECORD. interest to the Read, Vining, and Dyer Such contributions cannot fail to make families and p't:obably others. Any one the Reade Record more interesting and wishing to con'tribute to this fund can acceptable to its readers, and also create remit to CHARLES F. READ, Senior Sec an interest in the Reade Historical and retary of the Reade Historical and Gen Genealogical Association that will insure ealogical Association, Old State House, its continued prosperity. Boston, Mass. Since the last number of the Record was published, new and interesting mat DEATHS OF MEMBERS. ters have developed that indicate that William H. Reed, a Vice-President of William Read of Batcombe, Eng., Wey the Association, died at his home in mouth, Mass., and Boston, and William South Weymouth, Mass., on February Read of Weymouth (wife Avis), and 21, 1910, at the age of seventy-seven Philip Read of Weymouth, John Read years. He was greatly interested in the of Rehoboth, and Dr. Philip Read ·of objects of the Association, having, like Concord will all be found of one kin ; his brother, the late Quincy L. Reed, and that the Vining and Dyer families made a life-long study of genealogy and of Weymouth were not only connected of estates in Weymouth. here with the Reads but also in England. He was also much interested in the A search among the English Records proposed memorial to his ancestor, Wil by a competent genealogist should yield liam Reade of Weymouth, and was a surprising results. member of the memorial committee at the time of his death. The Senior Secretary would be glad to receive a few copies of the Reade Record issued two years ago, should John R. Read died at his home in there be any in the hands of those who Charleston, S. C., on January 22, 1911, do not care to retain them. The edition at the age of eighty-nine years. Mr. is exhausted and there are calls for copies Read was born in Lowell, Mass., but had at the present time. resided in the South since I 8 50, being at the head of the firm of the J. R. Read Company of Charieston. · Extra copies of the Reade Record will be sent to members on application to the Senior Secretary, or to non-members on George E. Reed died in South Wey receipt of ten cents in stamps for each mouth on January 22, 1910. copy ordered.
TRADITIONS. Our members and others interested in The Secretaries of the Association Reade Genealogy, residing at or near would be glad to receive from time to the various county-seats, are requested time for publication, original contribu to forward to the Senior Secretary ab tions regarding Reade family traditions stracts of early Reade Records found and folk lore, especially of the early gen there. erations of those bearing the name in any All having knowledge of data, relating of its various spellings in this country. to the Reades, compiled by persons who Traditions of this kind often come down have made a study of the early genera in collateral branches; such will be espe tions of the family, should also notify the cially welcome. Senior Secretary. Ube 1Reaoe 1Recoro.
Number IV. BOSTON, MASS. 1912.
READE HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL ASSOCIATION.
THE eighth annual meeting of the Reade Historical and Genealogical Association was held in the Fogg Library, South Weymouth, Mass., on Friday, October 27, 191 r. The President of the Association, Rev. James Reed of Boston, called the meeting to order and extended a cordial greeting to the large number of members and friends who were present. The annual reports of the Treasurer and Secretaries were presented and approved. This showed that the past year had been one of success for the Association, and gave promise of continued activities in the future in the history and genealogy of the Reade Family. It was voted, on motion of Alanson H. Reed, Secretary, that the Association plan a memorial in the ancient burying-ground in Sudbury, Mass., to honor the patriotism of Asahel Reed of that town. He lost his life at the Battle of Lexington, April 19, 177 5, and lies in an un known grave in the old Cemetery in what is now termed North Sudbury. He was a descendant of Thomas Read of Sudbury. The officers of the past year were re-elected to serve for 19 l 1-19 r 2. The office of genealogist was also created by vote of the Association, and George S. Stewart of Concord was elected to fill the office. At the · conclusion of the meeting a basket luncheon was served, together with delicacies provided by ladies of South Weymouth. The company proceeded after luncheon to the Reed Cemetery, Front Street, South Weymouth, where a memorial in honor of William and Avis Reade of Weymouth was dedicated with appropriate exercises. CHARLES F. READ, l Old State House, Boston, Secretaries. ALANSON H. REED, Wellesley Hills,
Boston, Mass., December 27, 191 r. 2 THE READE RECORD.
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MANUFACTURED BY Factory, Manchester, N. H. THE READ CARPET CO., Boston Office, 42 Lincoln Street. BRIDGEPORT, CONN. JEnglisb 11 n\'?esttgation. MR. BARTLETT'S REPORT. LONDON, ENGLAND, "Tho: Chepman bur'd May 25, 1643." Sept. 11, 19II. " Margaret Chepman buried Apr. I, CHARLES F. READ, Esq., Sec'y., 1653." The registers of Long Sutton to 1680 Dear Sir: have no other records of William, Avis .... I have followed up the Long Sut or Margaret Reade, or of the family of ton, Somersetshire clue mentioned on p. Thomas Chepman. It seems apparent 7, "Reade Record," for October, I 910, that William-and Avis Reed moved from keeping in mind a suggested connection Long Sutton after the birth of their first of this William Reade and (Avis Chep child, but I have been unable to find man) with other early Reade settlers of where they went to, an examination of New England, viz. : the transcripts of many registers after William Reade from Batcomb, who 1636 failing to show the baptisms of came to Weymouth, Mass., in 1635 (No. any more children to William and Avis 2 on Reed List). Reade .... Philip Reade of Weymouth, Mass. During the four years, I 637 to I 640 (No. 10), and inclusive, it is likely that William and Dr. Philip Read of Concord, Mass. Avis Reed had one or two children born No. 23). .... I therefore spent four days in the John Read of Weymouth and Reho Diocesan Registry at Wells and ex both (Reed List, No. 7), thinking the)' amined the transcripts from 1636 to all might derive from a Reade family of 1640 of the nearly.one hundred Parishes Gillingham, Co. Dorset, on the borders included within the blue lines drawn on Somersetshire. the enclosed map, covering an area of An examination of the Registers of some 250 square miles, but failed to find Long Sutton showed the following baptisms of children to a William Reade records: during that period except the following: "William Reade married Elizabe.th Luckis Nov. 20, 1629." " Dorothy daughter o.f William and "William Reed m. Avis Chepman of Susanna Reade bapt. Dec. IO, I637," at Knole,* Oct. 26, 1635." Stoke Trister, which record has (proba " Margret, the daughter of William bly) no bearing on our problem. Reed was baptized the 20th of Januarie, Concerning probate work, there are I 635/6." copies of all Reade wills for Somerset " Katherine the daughter of Tho : shire up to 1700 in your manuscript book Chepman bapt. Mar. 5, 1606/7." of Read data, so I had no need to work "Avice the daughter of Tho: Chep on Reade wills. mam bapt. 19th May 1610." I expected to find a will of Thomas "Elizabeth daughter of Tho: Chep. Chepman of Long Sutton (father of Avis) man bapt. June 21. 1615/16." who died 1643, or of Margaret Chep_ "Joane daughter of Thomas Chep man (probably his widow) who died man bapt. - 1618." 16 53, hoping they might mention Reade "Ann daughter of Tho: Chepman grandchildren; but no wills of tl,em exist. bapt. - 1622." [Details of his search are too long to " Ann daughter of Tho: Chepman pript in our columns; he ends by saying buried Mar. 1, 1636/7." "but with no r·esult.'J
* Knole is a hamlet in the eastern part of the Parish of Long Sutton. 4 THE READE RECORD.
I also examined the original registers But I have been unable with the of Wincanton, but William Reade does means appropriated to get proper evi not appear there. Jolzn Vining of Win dence for this belief, and feel it would canton, who married in 1627 Lucy Reade, take a longer and more expensive search daughter of John Reade of Gillingham, to establish it with certainty, as the name and half sister of Susanna Hayne, who is quite common in Somersetshire. married in 1629 William Reade of Bat I regret that the non-existence of nee-.. comb (who came to Weymouth, Mass., in essary and expected records there, pre 163 5) had a son John Vining; bapt. at cluded a more successful result of my Wincanton [Eng.] Nov. 26, 1629. But search..... this John Vining, Jun., was not the John Yours truly, Vining who came to New England in J. GARDNER BARTLETT. 1650, as John, Junr., was Executor of the Will of his Father at Wincanton 111 I 676. The Jolzn Vining who came to DR. PHILIP READ OF CONCORD. New England in 1650, and married (I) [Read List, No. 23.] Margaret Reade, and married (2) Mary HE seems to have been one of the Reade, both of Weymouth, Mass., was most noted physicia:ns of his_ time in probably the son of John Vining, bapt. th_e vicinity. of Boston; residing at dif at Wincanton, April 17, 1636, son of ferent places, but finally ·settled in Con Robert Vining. cord, where he died. He was not "a The Reade extracts from the Regis son of ELIAS," as the " History of the ters of Gillingham, County Dorset, which Read Family," published 1861, states. are in your Reade manuscript book were -He seems to have been a typical English very suggestive, and I attempted to get doctor of the old school, impetuous, chol some wills of that branch, but the results eric, and always in _the public eye. At were disappointing .... one time called into . Court and put in prison for blasphemy, in which by the [Mr. Bartlett then gives details of his way he made the excuse of many a man, search, and the records, etc., too long to that his mother-in-law, -who in fact was print here.] only too good to him, was to be blamed As a final effort I tried the protesta for it! At another time he had trouble tion rolls of I642, which had the names in connection with witchcraft affairs. of all males over 18 years old in each He was later put in prison for assaulting Parish in England .... returns existing a man on the king's highway, with his for about one-third of the 500 Parishes rapier, and wounding him. At other in Somersetshire. William Reades. ap times unpaid debts brought him woes. pear in the following Parishes (names Take it altogether he must have been an given) but I have not followed these fur original character, and led an eventful ther, and am unable to say whether or life. not any one of them could have been the If all the records concerning him wer.e William Reade formerly of Long Sutton. printed under the caption of " Doctor On the enclosed map I have outlined in Philip Read and his Troubles," they red the places mentioned in this report would make an interesting story. He I am still of the opinion that William left many descendants, but so far as the and Avis Reade of Long Sutton, Eng., writer remembers, no one of them has were the emigrants to New England, and .joined our Reade Association. What that he was related to other early Reads has become of them ? We would be of Weymouth, Mass. glad to hear from them. THE READE RECORD. 5
ASAHEL REED OF SUDBURY. Boston, as now are extras of the news papers of to-day. This Broadside has at Battle of Lexington. - Forty Coffins. its head, as emblems of death and a call THE men of the Read name, however for retribution, a double row of coffins, spelled, who took part in the Revolution, forty in number, with the name of each both in civil and military affairs, were Minute-man killed in the fight, inscribed numerous. Among them, in the town of beneath a coffin. Sudbury, twep.ty miles west of Boston, A copy of this old Broadside is pre its north boundary adjoining the famous served at the Old State House in Boston. town or township of Concord, lived Asa Every American is proud of his descent hel Reed, son of Isaac, and great-great from some Revolutionary hero, and seeks grandson of Thomas Read, the immi to render honor to their name and services. grant ancestor (Reed List, No. 20), who But however it has come to pass, it is settled in Sudbury in 1655 or earlier. certain that Asahel Reed, who gave his When the townsmen of Sudbury, in the life to the cause of Liberty, now lies in years of 177 5 and preceding, saw that an unmarked and unhonored grave in the an armed conflict was impending, they old cemetery in Sudbury. Few even of in common with all other towns organized the towns-people are aware of the sad companies of Minute-men- men ready fact. But it is the desire of the Reade to march to the seat of war at a minute's Historical and Genealogical Association notice, at the tap of the bell in the old to better this condition by erecting a Church belfry. fitting memorial to his name and ser The roster of the Sudbury Company vices. is still preserved among the archives of It is hoped that sufficient funds will the town at the Town Hall, among the be contributed by those of the Read names being that of Asahel Reed. The name (however spelled) and those of col eventful day came when the dread alarm lateral families or others interested, to was sounded, the I 9th of April, I 77 5, erect and dedicate this monument at the and in hot haste the little Company next (ninth) annual meeting, 1912, of went forth to the conflict. The result which due notice will be given. all the world knows. But the Company All those who feel like contributing returned to its home in Sudbury with its and any sum, large or small, will be wounded and dead - two killed at the thankfully received and duly acknowl Battle of Lexington - Asahel Reed, a edged - can send the same to our Secre youth of some twenty years, and Deacon tary, Charles F. Read, Old State House, Josiah Haines, an octogenarian. - with Boston, Mass. All money received will be the fire of fighting still in his veins, for deposited in bank and kept as a special it is stated he it was who urged the fund for this use. Company to cross the bridge at Concord and attack the British without ceremony, Both these heroes were buried in the old cemetery in Sudbury on the 21st of April REMEMBER that if you fail to preserve amid the excitement, fears, hopes, and and place on record the information you grim desire for vengeance and victory, of may have in regard to your ancestors and the towns-people. A " Broadside " or family history, in the future when you sheet containing a detailed account of are gone, your children and grandchildren the conflict, and of all the Companies to the latest generation, may search m from the various towns who took part in vain to find it, and bitterly complain of it, was printed and sold on the streets of your selfish neglect of their interests. 6 THE READE RECORD.
ESDRAS READE OF BOSTON. 1648," except that when in that year he purchased land in Woburn and removed [Reed List, No. 8.) to that place, he is mentioned in the deed IN the Hist. Reed Fam., pub. 1861, as "Wm Reade of Muddie River" (Suff. an account is given of Esdras Reade (p. Deeds Lib. i: 93), but he had been of 15 I), one of the original immigrants. His Dorchester and Scituate formerly. supposed English parentage as "son of There has been no relation shown be Matthew and his wife Alice Ward:' may tween this William, who is known to be dismissed of no worth. The Boston, have come from New Castle-on-Tyne, Mass., Town records state that "the Eng., and Esdras Reade, and a Robert 24th day of the same 10th moneth [De Reade (Reed List, No. 3), who also came cember], 1638 . . . . Esdras Reade a to Boston, 1635, and had a grant at Mud Taylor is allowed to bee an Inhabitant die River in 1637,-the place in England and to have a great Lot at Muddy River from which the two latter came, being for 4 heads" (p. 36, Book of Possessions). unknown. But investigation there may There is no record of the occupation be expected to clear the matter up. nor conveyance of this grant, 9y Esdras, In 16 5 5 Esdras had removed to Chelms and as he became an inhabitant of Salem, ford, but in 1661 had again removed to Feb. 25, 1639, and had a grant from that Boston. The Reed Hist. (p. r 52) states town, it is probable that though he had a that he had a grandson, Thomas, who grant at Muddy River as stated above, " went back to Chelmsford and had a which was four miles from the heart of town grant in 1665." This statement is Boston and now in the town of Brook not correct, for his grandson Thomas was line, that finding the little Muddy River a seaman and resided in Boston and settlement too small to support him at never in Chelmsford. The Thomas Read, his trade as "a Taylor," he did not have of Chelmsford (Reed List, No. 35), was his grant surveyed and laid out for use, a tailor, but no known relationship exists and go there to live. and his parentage is yet to be estab There is no record or mention of any lished. He may prove to be a son of specific lot laid out to him with estab one of the earliest immigrants or to lished bounds, as in the case of other have come from England himself. grants. Upon his failure to occupy the property and of his becoming an inhabit ant of Salem with a grant there, it is quite THE N. E. HIST. GEN. SOCIETY. likely his Boston grant became void for This organization has a large and valu non-use, and whatever interest he had in able library and manuscript collection, it reverted to the town. Hence no con housed in an old, unsafe building at 18 veyance was needed from him, nor any Somerset St., exposed to all the dangers found to others. The statement, there of fire. In view of this the Society are fore, in the Reed Hist., 1861, p. 61, in now erecting a new building nearby, with the account concerning William Reade, massive brick walls, in fact a huge fire of Woburn (Reed List, No. 4), that" His proof vault, but amply lighted, with every Brother Esdras who had a grant of Land modern convenience. Cost, $115,000, of from the town of Boston situated at which $40,000 has been subscribed. The Muddy Rivet (now Brookline), sold the Society will gladly welcome any subscrip same to William," is without foundation, tion, however small, to aid in paying the so far as the transfer is concerned; nor additional cost. It felt obliged to incur is there any evidence that William " took a debt to build rather than take forther up his residence on it where he lived till risk of loss by fire. THE READE RECORD. 7
READE, READ, REED. loved wife Sarah," sons Daniel, Israel, New England Inhabitants of the Name, Moses, John, Thomas and Samuel, and 1630-1700. daughters Mary and Mehitabell, and grand child John Read. Wife Sarah to be THIS new revised "Reed List," as it sole executrix. Ensign Nicholas Pecke, will be referred to in this and our future Samuel Pecke and William Carpenter, issues, was published in No. III of the overseers. Witnesses; Nicholas Pecke "Reade Record," our last issue. It con and William Carpenter. sists of the names of all original settlers the mark of in New England as far as they could be (Signed) JOHN R READ [Seal]. found, from r 630-r 700. They are ar ranged according to priority of mention on the Records, and are numbered from THE MYTH OF ELIAS READ. 1 to 39 for convenience of reference. THE History of the Reed Family, pub This is one of the mostvaluable papers lished 1861, by Jacob vV. Read, has been yet published concerning the Read Gen the foundation of nearly all the gealogi ealogies, as it makes a firm foundation cal Read lines printed since then. But for the starting of each branch, and cor some gross errors unfortunately marred rects many gross errors now in print. the work. Among others, page 272, "ELIAS READ " is given as the ancestor of a long line of American descendants. WILL OF JOHN READ OF WEYMOUTH As a matter of fact no immigrant of that AND REHOBOTH, MASS. name came to New England, and the [Reed List, No. 7.] lines grouped under the name " ELIAS " THE ancestor of a numerous posterity. belong to three or four different and dis- But in past accounts of him no men- tinct families. How this mistake oc- tion seems ever to have been made of curred is explained in an article by Alan his will which Mr. George S. Stewart son H. Reed, published in the "New lately found recorded at Plymouth. It England Historical and Genealogical ·clears up many uncertainties in regard to Register" for 1909, Vol. 63, p. 200. Weymouth family lines. He was there in 1637-39, as also Philip Read (No. ro ROOSTER DRIVEN TO SUICIDE BY Reed List) and Zachary (No. 11 Reed THE COLD. List), supposed to be his brothers. John's wife was Sarah, daughter of BROCKTON, MASS., Jan. IO. Will. Lessie of Blyborough, Suffolk Co., The extreme cold spell of New Eng Eng. A search of the records there land weather is thought to have added would likely disclose the date of their another to its long list of victims to-clay, marriage and the births of their children when "Alexander the Great," the prize born before coming to New England, and Orpington rooster owned by Clarence perhaps the parents of John and Philip. Reed of Melrose Avenue, this city, com It is hoped that their descendants will mitted suicide by hanging itself on a wire furnish the Association with funds with fence. The owner of the bird saw it which to make an investigation. dancing about the yard in an effort to John and Sarah removed to Mt. Wol keep warm, but did not think it had laston (Braintree), and later to Rehoboth, suicidal intentions. The proud victor of Mass., where he died. John's will is many a battle died from strangulation, dated the 6th of Jan., 1679, and proved and Reed, as medical examiner, says it Oct. 20, 1685. It names "My well be- was suicide. 8 THE READE RECORD.
U:be 1Reahe 1Recorh. Boston, October 28, 1908. Boston, October 28, 1909. , Published by the Lexington, October 28, 191 o. Reade Hlstorical and Genealogical Association. South Weymouth, October 27, 1911.
YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN. Remittances of membership fees should be sent to CHARLES F. READ, Secretary R. H. & G. A., Old State House, Boston, Mass. See page Io.
THE WILLIAM AND AVIS READE MEMORIAL Erected and dedicated at the Old Read Cemetery in South Weymouth by the Association at the last Annual Meeting, consists of one of the largest slabs of dark blue slate ever quarried, being five feet high, two and one-half wide, and six inches thick. It is placed upon a large underground base of cement, forming a Officers elected October 27, rgu. structure that will last for all time. In President. old graveyards, head-stones of slate one Rev. JAMES REED • Boston. or two hundred years old retain their Vice-Presidents. shape, color and inscriptiions far better Hon. WARREN A. REED Brockton. thon marble, granite, or any other mate Gen. PHILIP READE . Boston. rial. Slate looks almost as good as new EDWARD F. REED. Everett. while the others are dilapidated. For JOHN S. C. BLANCHARD So. Weymouth. that reason slate was chosen. The ex. Hon. SILAS D. REED Taunton. pense exceeded $ I 50. The inscription JOSHUA E. CRANE. Bridgewater. reads as follows : -- Treasurer. IN HONOR OF HENRY REED • B. So. Weymouth. vVILLIAM AND A VIS READE, Secretaries. WHO SAILING FROM ENGLAND CHARLES F. READ Brookline. ABOUT A. D. 1650, ALANSON H. REED Wellesley Hills. SETTLED IN THIS TOWN, Genealogist. AND WERE THE ANCESTORS OF A NUMEROUS POSTERITY. GEORGE S. STEWART. Concord. THIS MEMORIAL ERECTED Annual Meetings. BY THE READE HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL ASSOCIATION, Eight annual meetings of the Reade ANNO DOMINI 191 I Historical and Genealogical Association have been held in Massachusetts, as fol lows: - Professional genealogy is like any other business, the men who practice and live Taunton, July 14, 1904. by it are entitled to some reward. Ability Boston, October 12, 1905. South Weymouth, September 27, 1906. to give information is his stock in trade, West Bridgewater, October,17, 1907. so do not expect Something for Nothing. THE READE RECORD. 9
Dr. Joshua W. Reed. Latham G. Reed. Miss Lucy H. Reed. Nathan H. Reed. Quincy Reed. Robert C. Reed. William B. Reed, Jr. Miss H. Priscilla Russell. Mrs. Mary R. Smith. Mrs. Ellen R. Webb. Mrs. Anna R. Wilkinson.
GENEALOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS. IT should be distinctly understood that the Reade Historical and Genealogical Association is not organized for any pecuniary gain; that it has no paid officers. I ts Secretaries and other offi cials do its work solely from interest in genealogical matters concerning the Reed or Reade name and family generally. CHARLES F. READ, None of them are professional genealo Secretary Reade Historical and Genealogical Association, gists, th.ough having had considerable experience in such matters. None of them would "for love or money" un NEW MEMBERS. dertake any extended genealogical work The following persons have become for others, but they will gladly give to members of the Reade Historical and all members of the Association what Genealogical Association since the issue ever information they happen to have or of No. 1 1 1 of the Reade Record : can secure at short notice. When the services of a regular genealogist seem LIFE MEMBERS. needed, the inquiry will be given to George B. Read. George S. Stewart, who will com'muni Edgar Reed. cate with the inquirer, and make such ar J. Paulding Reed. rangements for further investigations as Mrs. Grace R. Robinson. may be satisfactory to both. Mr. Stewart, ANNUAL MEMBERS. at the last annual meeting, was elected Mrs. Grace L. R. Cross. the official genealogist of the Associa Mrs. Mary A. R. Jackson. tion, and is both competent and reliable. Mrs. Ethel R. Morss. He is well acquainted with all the New Miss Clara M. Prescott. England Records, both civil and military, Mrs. Mary R. Prouty. and able to give results in the shortest Edward M. Read. possible time. His charges are very - Alanson L. Reed. moderate. Charles A. Reed. Letters addressed to G"::orge S. Stew Charles D. Reed. Charles H. Reed. art, Concord, Mass., or in care of Charles E. Waldo Reed. F. Read, Secretary, Old State House, E. M. Reed. Boston, Mass., will receive prompt atten Rev. George H. Reed. tion. IO THE READE RECORD.
OUR ADVERTISERS. or such other purpose as the Association As will be seen by our readers, the may see fit. There is now in bank the present number of the "Reade Record" nucleus of such a fund, consisting of all contains a few advertisements. Hereto fees for Life Membership which have fore the expense of its publication used been paid in so far. Any increase will funds from our annual dues that were be welcome. Give it your earnest con- needed for other purposes. So it was . sideration. decided this issue should have a limited number of advertisements, and an appeal ONLY A DOLLAR A YEAR. was made to the prominent business men REMEMBER that for this small amount of the Association with such good results you can become a member of the "Reade that we have been enabled to increase the Historical and Genealogical Association," number of pages in this issue of the now in its ninth year of activity. You " Record," and pay the. cost from our will receive a Certificate of Membership, advertisements. It is a matter of course with the Coat-of-Arms in colors; also that these advertisers gave us their copy "The Reade Record" free, which con and their money for the "good of the tains valuable matter for those interested cause," in other words to advance the in the Reed family or name, however work of the Association, and with little spelled. The Association is anxious to expectation that they would derive any increase its membership, for in numbers benefit from their advertisements. But there is strength. Without the support we strongly urge our members to look of the Reeds, Reads and Reades, and them over, and if it should happen that their collateral families it cannot prosper. any goods of the kind are needed, that A dollar a year is not much of a tax your order be sent to the firm, men for any of them, we imagine, but its re tioning the "Reade Record," which will ceipt means much to the Association. not only insure special attention, but also You are invited to come into the fold! aid our paper, for every merchant is will ing to advertise in that publication that THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS. brings in trade. WE ha':'e noted elsewhere the impor tance of Life Membership, but well know that not every one will find that LIFE MEMBERSHIP. sui tee! to their circumstances. We earn WE cannot urge too strongly the im estly request our members to maintain portance of our present and future mem their lively interest in an Association that bers becoming Life Members. is doing such good genealogical work. The expense is only ten dollars, and Your support must be had, or it cannot thereafter no further clues or assess men ts continue to live. When you receive your are required. It is a very comfortable notice of the annual one dollar assess feeling in any organization to know that ment, you render material aid by remit one's membership is secure for life, with ting it promptly, for our Treasurer must out any further trouble or care about it. have funds to pay bills incurred, in carry And it is also a very material benefit to out the will of the Association. Our the Association, because all these Life intent is to pay as we go and so keep Membership payments are set aside as a out of debt. It is only a dollar a year, Special Fund, the interest of which alone and there are many matters that will can be used. It is hoped this will in come to your notice through the Associ crease to an amount which will help pay ation and the "Reade Record" that will the costs of investigations in England, repay you for the small outlay. THE READE RECORD. II
MAJOR JOHN READ OF ROXBURY. of Burlington. From the name " Roe" HE was a noted citizen of that town in the bill, there can be little doubt that during Revolutionary times. But the local the donor was the well known, wealthy histories, as well as the History of the Read Boston Merchant, John Rowe, whose let Family, pub,lished 1861 (p. 78), make an er ters and diary were published in 1903. roneous statement concerning his ancestry. The little negro baby grew up and His father was Joseph Read of Sudbury, lived to a good old age in the family of son of Thomas, and grandson of Thomas Swithin Reed, his son Capt. James, and the original immigrant who settled in grandson Capt. James, becoming a free Sudbury, 1654-55. Joseph married woman in the meantime when the Con Sarah Rice of the same town, descend ·stitution of the Commonwealth of Mas ant of Edmund Rice, one of its founders. sachusetts was adopted soon after the Joseph and Sarah lived on a farm in the Revolution. south part of the town adjoining Fram She died early in l 844, as above noted, ingham line. Subsequently they removed and was buried in the old Burlington to Leicester, where, in 1729, they had a cemetery at 1.he feet of her master and son John, Later they removed to Ox mistress. As indicated by the date of ford where the father, Joseph, died in due bill for her funeral, there is good 1731, and his widow had a posthumous reason to think that she was the last sur child. She married Ebenezer Humphrey vivor who had been held as a slave in the in 1732. Sarah's sister, Abigail Rice, Commonwealth of Massachusetts. was the wife of Daniel Bugbee of Rox bury, and they took the child John to WILLIAM READE OF BATCOMBE, their home there and brought him up and ENGLAND. he became the well-known Major John. [Reed List, No. 2.] Tms immigrant came from England NO INTEREST IN HIS GENEALOGY. in 1635 with wife Susan and two chil Such a man was once compared to a dren, and settled in Weymouth, Mass. mule. It had no pride in its ancestry, In 1646 he was in Boston, where, in and no hope of posterity. 1653, his wife died. In 1654 he mar ried Ruth Crooke, and subsequently re THE LAST SLAVE IN MASSACHU moved from Boston. By these two SETTS. wives he left a large and influential ,, Burlington, Feb. 3, I 844. posterity, scattered from one end of the "Capt. James Reed to James H. country to the other. Their genealogies Walker Dr. are in a very mixed uncertain condition, To Diging Grave & attending Fu- for in the "History of the Reed Fami neral of Venus Roe $3.00 lies," published 1861, their lines are " Rec'd pay't divided among different family heads, "JAMES H. WALKER." and it takes a " Philadelphia Lawyer" THE original of the above is now in to trace or disentangle them. It is very the possession of Mr. J. Russell Reed, much to be desired that this branch of 68 Devonshire St., Boston. He states the Reade Family should get their lines that it relates to a negro slave, that when revised and printed in proper shape. a little baby was sent, about 1756-60, by No other branch can show an earlier a Boston Merchant as a present to the or more interesting record, for William wife of Swithin Reed. He carried it in Reade was a member of the Great and one side of a saddle bag to his home in General Court of the Bay State Colony Woburn, West Precinct, now the Town while in Weymouth. In Boston he lived THE READE RECORD.
on a lot he bought of Parson John Wil RETROSPECT. * son, within a stone's throw of the Old FROM out the gate of morning's dawn, State House. Came sailing o'er the ocean wide An old bill yet exists among the Suf A tiny winged ship of man, That hoary Neptune scorned to see. folk County Archives, making a charge He set his murky skies of black among other items for "paching" the Across the arching heavens high, minister's breeches, said William by the And blotted ont the glowing sun. way being " a taylor." His stormy winds, in rage he called He has been much confused with Wil From out their gloomy Northern dens, And bade them rouse old Ocean's ire, liam Reade of Weymouth, (Reed List, And lift the dome of space above, No. 16), but investigation by the Asso From off its base, eternal set. ciation, mention of which has been made He rolled his raging waters wild, in the " Record," has at last straightened Across that tiny vessel's path, And laughed in joyous, maddest glee it all out. To see it shrink, in trembling fear. Against its battered sides, for woe, He sent his rushing, surging floods, "HERALDRY IN ENGLAND." And high and low, he hurled the little craft J. Dallaway. - Pub. 1793, Oxford, Eng. And sought to drag it down to endless depths.
"BEFORE I conclude the classification Though crushed its bulwarks, and its house, of such bearings as are derivable from Though every sail, with tattered rags, Before the reckless, roaring gale, the Croisades and their consequences, I Was straining taut, and shattered masts, must mention the gryphon and unicorn, And spars, gave cause for sombre thought, which we owe to the exuberance of Yet staunch its oaken ribs and sides, gothick fancy; the former of which has And strong its steady ploughing keel, Though death his sullen watch did ceaseless keep the upper parts of an eagle, and the To snatch his wonted prey, without escape. lower of a lion, with the addition of long sharp ears. From climes so fertile in But stouter still, the souls of men That stood within that tiny ship. monsters as those through which these The Master, steadfast gazed across adventurers passed, we cannot wonder The restless, heaving, swirling sea, that the fiction was readily received by And softly prayed beneath his breath. superstitious admirers, whose credulity The crew that manned its flooded decks, In fierce disdain of death himself, nothing could exhaust. The Gryphon is · Cursed God, and life, and dared the worst. very ancient, and its attitudes are com But in its hold, was seed of Newer Life monly passant, or segreant, answering to Where truth's own martyrs knelt in silent thought. rampant in a lion, and the head erased. Then God, with mercy, knew His own, Peacham, asserts that of winged animals And from His seat, in reahns above, it has the first pretentious to antiquity, He smote the dire black clouds, with fire and the old romance of 'Syr Degove' And burned them off the sun and sea, supplies a description worthy the hand And sent the howling, snarling winds In stillness to their dismal caves. of a Master." He lifted then the veil of mists, " Then there was a Dragon great and grymme, That shrouded white, the wide expanse, " Fu! ol fyre and also of venymme, And stood revealed, a Newer World, " And as a Lioun then was his fete. Where Freedom's altar yet should stand. " His tayle was long and ful unmete, And so our fathers and our mothers came, " Betwen his hede and his tay le And in our inmost hearts, they stand enshrined. " Was XXII fate withouten fayle, ALANSON H. REED, " His body was like a wine tonne. " He shone full ageynst the sunne, * Written for the Anuual Meeting of the Reade " His eyes were bright as any glase, Historical and Genealogical Association, at South " His scales were hard as any brasse." Weymouth, Oct, 27, 1gII. Ube 1Reaoe 1Recoro.
Number V. BOSTON, MASS. 1912.
READE HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL ASSOCIATION.
THE ninth annual meeting of the Reade Historical and Genealogical Association was held in the vestry of the Congregational Church in Burlington, Mass., by courtesy of that Society, on Wednesday, October 16, 1912. Rev. -James Reed, President of the Association, called the ;J/f,, meeting to ordel-"at I I o'clock, A.M., and gave a greeting to the members and others who were present. The Senior Secretary spoke informally of the activities of the Asso ciation during the past year, after which, in the absence of the Treasurer, he read the annual report of that officer. He also read an interesting paper by Mr. George S. Stewart of Concord, the official genealogist, concerning WILLIAM READE of WOBURN, which appears on another page of this issue. Mr. Charles H. Reed of Westboro' gave an interesting account of Reed College, Portland, Oregon, which had recently opened its doors for educational work. It was voted that the Secretary and Genealogist have full power to appoint CORRESPONDING SECRETARIES in each State in the Union, whose duties shall be to further the interests of the Association in those sections and make reports of their work to the S~nior Secretary in Boston. The officers of the past year were re-elected to serve for 1912-1913. At the close of the meeting a basket lunch was enjoyed, the Associa tion serving coffee. CHARLES F. READ, l Secretaries. ALANSON H. REED, BosToN, October 16, 1912. 2 THE READE RECORD
WILLIAM READE OF WOBURN on the list, and the following August he (Reade List, No. 4.) sold his homestead in Dorchester and is next heard from at Scituate. Thence in Of the six Reades who settled in Middle 1642 "he sent his wife to Dorchester with sex County in early days, the first to come her infant son Israel to have the boy was William Reade who bought an estate baptized in the church of which he him in Woburn in 1648. self was a member." Esdras Reade appeared at Chelmsford At Scituate, his name appears among in 1655 but removed to Boston in 1658, those "able to bear arms" in 1643 and the Thomas Reade from Colchester England following year he was chosen constable. is first mentioned at Sudbury in 1655, His next move was to Muddy River (now Dr. Philip Reade at Concord in 1670, Brookline) and in 1647 his wife was ad Christopher Reade at Cambridge in 1674, mitted to membership in the Roxbury and Thomas at Chelmsford in 1679. Church, where many Brookline residents The descendants of William, who seem then attended, and on Dec. 26 of the same to have unanimously chosen "Reed" as year his daughter Rebecca (afterward the the proper form for their surname, consti wife of Joseph Winn of Woburn) was there tute one of the most numerous and dis baptized. tinguished branches of the family in New July 7, 1648 WilliaJ'i;l Reade of Muddy England. River bought of Nicholas Davis of Charles At the time of his settlement at Woburn, town a farm in Woburn containing "50 William Reade had been a resident of the acres of upland, 4 acres of meadow before Colony for thirteen years and like several the door, 4 acres of meadow in Rockbrook other immigrants of the name, he appar and 2 acres in Brook meadow with all ently had some difficulty in selecting a barns, outhouses, fences, and all to the permanent place of abode. same belonging." With his wife and three children, he Here for a few years William made his embarked at London July 1635 in the home; his daughter Abigail and his sons ship "Defence," Edward Bostock master, George and Ralph soon married and estab bound for New England. lished themselves nearby. If we accept the .figures of the passenger What induced the father's removal can list, the immigrant was already a man in only be conjectured but the fact is known the prime of life, the senior of his wife by that William again undertook the tedious eighteen years and forty-two when his and costly voyage across the Atlantic eldest child was born. According to the and died in 1656 at Newcastle-on-Tyne, record in Hotten's Lists, the family at Northumberland. This was doubtless his this time included "William Reade aged native place and an examination of its 48, Mabel aged 30, George aged 6, Ralph early parish registers would be likely to aged 5, and Justice aged 18 months." Of add much to our present knowledge of the last named child no other mention the origin of this family. has been found. In his will dated April 9, 1656 and pro William located first at Dorchester, was bated October 31 following, William Reade there admitted to church membership provided for his "wife Maybel," his "three and received several small grants of land. children that are married in New england, It was undoubtably his daughter Abigail that is, George, Ralph, and Abigail" and who was baptized in the Dorchester Church for his "four youngest children, in their in 1638; she was probably several years minority" whom he did not mention by old at the time which may be inferred from name. One of these minor children whose the fact that she married Francis Wyman name remains unknown evidently died of Woburn Oct. 2, 1650, only twelve years in childhood, a contingency for which the after her baptism. Mar. 14, 1638-9, Wil will provided; the other three were Israel, liam Reade was made a freeman of Massa Sarah who married Samuel Walker of chusetts, the third of the name to appear Woburn Sept. 10, 1662, and Rebecca. THE READE RECORD 3
The widow Mabel Reade married second ton" and this was afterward published Nov. 21, 1660HenrySomersSr. of Woburn; in the Society's Proceedings for 1903. when he died in 1675, he left by will a con From this interesting account of a very siderable property to be divided among remarkable personality many of the fol his Reade step-children, a fact which lowing facts have been taken. caused a protest from his own son, Henry John Read was born at Fairfield, Conn. Somers Jr. The controversy was finally Jan. 29, 1679-80. son of William and settled Dec. 4, 1675 when all concerned Deborah (Baldwin) Read, and grandson signed a mutual agreement for the division of that William Read who settled in of the estate and this document, still on Stratford before 1650 (Reade List No. file in the Middlesex Probate Office, shows 14.) conclusively that but six of the children of He entered Harvard College in 1692 William Reade then survived, viz., George, and was graduated in 1697, the seventh Ralph, and Israel, his sons; and Abigail, in a class of fourte,0 n. He began life as Sarah, and Rebecca, his daughters; the a minister, preaching at Waterbury, three last being represented in the above Conn. in 1698 and later for several transaction by their husbands, Francis years at East Hartford and Stratford. Wyman, Samuel Walker, and Joseph Doubtless the lawsuits in which he Winn respectively. became involved over land titles first The widow Mabel in her testimony in turned his thoughts toward the legal this case calls Francis Kendall of Woburn profession in which he was destined to "her brother". She died at Woburn June attain so great prominence and reputa 15, 1690. tion. He was admitted to the bar at The Bethia Reade whose marriage to New Haven Oct. 6, 1708 and was ap John Johnson Apr. 28, 1657 is recorded at pointed Queen's Attorney for the Prov Woburn, and who has often been described ince May 22, 1712, an office he held for as "the daughter of William" must neces several years. He received a large grant sarily belong in another family and all the of~and in and near what is now New evidence at hand points to Esdras Reade Fairfield in 1710 but chose for his resi as her father. dence that part of what later became Feb. 1, 1656-7 when the members of the Redding, Conn. which was then, and is Chelmsford Church gave to their pastor now, called Lonetown where he erected the names of their children, those of his Manor house. He was one of the Esdras Reade were "Bethiah abt. 19 years purchasers of the "Equivalent Lands" old" and "Obadiah abt. 17 years old". given by Massachusetts to Connecticut in This was only a few months prior to John in settlement of a boundary question Johnson's marriage as above stated, and and sold at auction by the latter colony in December of the same year, when he in 1716. Ten thousand acres included was involved in a lawsuit, Esdras Reade in his share were located in what is now appeared as a witness in his favor. The Ware in Hampshire County. fact that John and Bethia Johnson named In May 1719, he was appointed a a son "Obadiah," that Esdras Reade was commissioner on the boundary line be temporalily "of Woburn" in 1670, and tween Connecticut and New York and that when he died in 1680 his inventory the following year he served on the cur included "a note of John Johnson for £5" rency commission .. points to the same conclusion. G. S. S. He came to Boston in 1722 and at first resided on Hanover St. where now stands the American House, but in 1738 he pur HON. JOHN READ OF BOSTON chased and occupied a mansion on Queen Nov. 11, 1902, Mr. George B. Reed, St. (now Court), the site of the present (since deceased), read a paper before the Minot Building. He was elected At Bostonian Society entitled "The Life and torney General of the Province by the Activities of Hon. John Read of Bos- legislature in 1723, and was again chosen 4 THE READE RECORD in 1724 but did not serve the latter year Nathaniel Vose and Deborah, who mar as the Governor claimed the right of ried William Shepard. appointment. In 1725, 1726, and 1727, 5. William b. 1710, d. unmarried, he was again selected for the same high Sept. 1780 in Boston; he was Judge of office. He participated in many cele the Admiralty Court in 1766 and of the brated cases, acting as attorney for Con Superior Court in 1770. necticut, Massachusetts and the Town 6. Mary, birth and death not found, of Boston. He also found time to write m. Capt. Charles Morris who was born a Latin Grammar which was published in Boston June 8, 1711; they lived some in 1736. The following year, he pur fifteen years at Hopkinton, Mass. and chased the entire township called Boston removed to Halifax, N. S., where he be Plantation N o.l (now Charlemont,Mass.) came Chief Justice; seven children are some 23,000 acres and sold all of it but recorded in Hopkinton, viz. William, 1760 acres, which he deeded to his son Hezekiah, Mary Alexander, Francis, William in 1738 together with his house Samuel, and James. and lot on Hanover St. and his share in 7. Deborah, b. 1717-8, d. April, 1793, a township at Piscataqua River. He in 76th year; m. (1) July 24, 1739, Henry was elected to the House of Representa Welsted of Boston; m. (2) Jan. 31, 1749- tives in 1738, the first lawyer who ever 50. Henry Paget of Providence and served in that body, and in 1741 and Smithfield, R. I., who d. in 1772. 17 42 he was a member of the Governor's G. S.S. Council. He was a communicant at King's Chapel and one of its Wardens in 1735 and 1736. He died in Boston GENERAL JAMES REED OF NEW Feb. 7, 1748-9 and was buried Feb. 14th. HAMPSHIRE at King's Chapel. This distinguished officer of the Revo His wife was Ruth Talcott, born in lution was born in Woburn, Mass. Jan. 3 2 Hartford, Sept. 12, 1677, daughter of 8, 1723-4, son of Lieut. Thomas ( George 1 Colonel John and Mary (Cook) Talcott, William ), and Sarah (Sawyer) Reed. and half sister of Governor Joseph Tal His father died Aug. 18, 1736, and his cott of Connecticut; she died in Boston mother the following June 21st, leaving and was buried at King's Chapel July 20, eight children, four sons and four daugh 1759, aged 81. Their seven children ters. Dec. 11, 1738 when James was were all born in Connecticut, viz.: "in his fifteenth year" his uncle, Capt. 1. Col. John, bapt. May 14, 1699, Josiah Converse of Brookfield, was ap died at Redding, Conn. in 1786; mar pointed his guardian, a circumstance ried (1) Sept. 2, 1723, Mary Hawley of doubtless which brought him into Wor Stratford, b. June 6. 1697, d. Feb. 14, cester County. He married Abigail 1748 at Redding; he married (2) Dec. Hinds, a Brookfield girl, and settled in 19, 1750, Sarah Bradley of Greenfield Lunenburg, Mass. about 1746 where who died May 19, 1774. Sixteen chil he was an innholder for many years, dren. though by trade a tailor. 2. Ruth, b. 1700 in Hartford, d. His military career began in 1755 Aug. 8, 1766 Redding; m. Sept. 14, 1737, when he was commissioned Captain in Rev. Nathaniel Hunn. Col. Josiah Brown's regiment for the 3. Rachel, b. Feb. 14, 1703-4, d. expedition to Crown Point, and from this young. time till 1762 he was in active service 4. Abigail, birth not found, m. Jos almost continuously as the ancient mus eph Miller of Milton in 1729; her estate ter rolls in the State Archives prove. He was settled in 1769, her children then was present at the disastrous attack on living being, sons, Joseph, Hezekiah, Ticonderoga in 1758 when the popular William, and John, daughters Abigail, young Lord Howe was slain. About wife of Abner Hunt, Ruth, wife of 1765 Captain Reed removed his family THE READE RECORD 5 to Monadnock No. 4 (Fitzwilliam, N.H.) WILL OF JOHN READ OF where he became the owner of three REHOBOTH thousand acres of land and served as (Reade List No. 7.) Proprietors' Clerk from 1769 to 1776. In 1770, he was commissioned Lieu This interesting document is found re tenant-Colonel by the Governor of New corded in VoL. v, (p. 360), of the Ply Hampshire. When the news of the bat mouth Colony Records, a book marked tle of Lexington were received, he at "Deeds," and we believe it has never be once started for Cambridge at the head fore been published. of a company of volunteers. June 1, 1685. 177 5 he was made a Colonel by the New "Be it known unto all men by these Hampshire Provincial Assembly and presents that I, JOHN READ of the town eleven days later he reported for duty ship of Rehoboth In the Government of at Cambridge with his regiment. He new plimouth in new England being aged distinguished himself at Bunker Hill yett through the Rich grace of god of good where his post was at the rail fence on the understanding: not knowing how soone the left of the redoubt. He served with day of my desolution may be Doe this credit throughout the siege and upon the sixt day of January 1679 make this my evacuation of Boston by the British in last will & testament. March 1776., he accompanied the patriot Imprimis-I give to my well beloved army to New York where he was assigned wife SARAH READ .my house orchard & to a brigade commanded by General home lott: & all my Lands meadows & Sullivan and ordered to the relief of Commons which I have now in present Arnold who was retreating from Canada posession: Dureing the time of her widow by way of Champlain. hood: On the 9th of August 1776, he was Item-I give & bequeath to my sons commissioned Brigadier General by Con DANIELL & IsRAELL my home lott & or tinental Congress on the recommenda chard: & ISRAELL my house I now dwell tion of General Washington. Unfortu in: to be posessed of house & lands at my nately, a severe attack of fever, brought wifes marriage or her decease: on by the exposure and hardships of the Item-I give & bequeath unto my sons campaign, resulted in the total loss of MOSES, DANIELL & ISRAELL all the rest his sight and enforced his retirement of my Lands & Meadows that are devided from the service. He resided at Keene, both in Rehoboth & my meadows at the N. H. for several years and there his broad Cove: & my• son IsRAELL fifty wife died Aug. 27, 1791 in her 68th year. pounds estate: my sons to be possesed of He married second Mary Farrar of the sd. Lands at there mothers marriage Fitzwilliam, a native of Framingham, or decease. Mass. Item-I give my Lands & meadows de In 1798 he removed to Fitchburg, vided or undevided on the north purchases Mass., where he died Feb. 13, 1807 in Lands unto my sons MOSES, DANIELL, his 84th year. His grave in the Laurel & IsRAELL to be posessed of them at their Hill Cemetery is marked by an elaborate mothers marriage or decease: provided slate-stone tablet. General Reed had they pay or cause to be payed unto my nine children of whom the births of eight two daughters MARY & MEHITABELL tenn are recorded at Lunenburg and the other pounds Apiece as mony within one yeare at Brookfield; their names were Abigail, after they Come to the posession of the James, Priscilla, Frederick, Sylvanus, sd Lands which If they neglect or refuse Barzillai, Hinds, Joseph, and Salome. to pay it within the sd. terme: then it is Further details of his career can be found my will that my two sd daughters should in Vol. 4 of the Proceedings of the Fitch have all my rights of Lands & meadows burg Historical Society. devided or undevided in the North pur G. S.S. chases Lands as their portion. 6 THE READE RECORD
Item-I doe by this presente Certifie 2. THOMAS 2 b. Nov. 20, 1641, d. Feb. that I have allready given my son JORN now 6, 1695-6 "aged 54"; m. Mar. 29, deceased & my sons THOMAS & SA11ruELL 1665 ELIZABETH CLARKE who d. Feb. their full portion allready. 23, 1674; m. (2) June 16, 1675 ANNA Item-it is my will that my Grandchild PERRIN who d. Mar. 8, 1710. JoHN READE shall Dwell with my wife 3. SAMUEL·t birth not found; d. at till he Comes to the age of one & twenty Mendon 1718; m. May 10, 1668 HOPE years: If they both Live soe Long. STILL HOLBROOK who d. at Mendon _Item: I make & ordaine my well beloved Jan. 12, 1705-6; his second wife HAN NAH d. at Mendon Jan. 24, 1716-7. wife my sole Executrix: & desire my well 2 beloved friends Ensign Nicholas pecke 4. SARAH birth not found; d. Jan. 1661. Samuell peck & William Carpenter to be 2 my overseers of this my last will. 5. ZACHARIAH / 6. EzEKIEL2 j twins, b. 1649, d. 1649 Signed & sealed in the 2 presence of us the mark of 7. MosEs b. Oct. 1650, d. Dec. 14, Nicholas Peck JOHN R READ. 1716; m. Dec. 6, 1677 REBECCA FITCH who d. Jan. 28, 1723-4. William Carpenter. 2 October the 20th 1685: Lieutt. Nicholas 8. MARY b. Jan. 1652, d. unmarried Feb. 1687-8 "aged 35." peck & william Carpenter the within writ 2 ten_ wittnesses personally Apearing tooke 9. ELIZABETH b. Jan. 1654, d. Sept. 1654. their solemn oathes that they said peck & 2 Carpenter: did see JoHN READ Late de 10. DANIEL b. Mar. 1655, d. Oct. 17, 1710; m. Aug. 20, 1677 HANNAH PECK. ceased signe seale & deliver & declare this 2 Instrument within written to be his Last 11. IsRAEL b. Mar. 1657, d. Nov. 17, Last will & testament when he was of a 1732; m. Nov. 6, 1684 REBECCA RUG dysposeing memorie & it is Aproved of by GLES of Roxbury who d. Mar. 14 1735-6. the Court: Before Daniel Smith, Assistant 2 Entred & Recorded per Nathll Clarke, 12. MEHITABLE b'. Aug. 1660, d. May Secretary." 28, 1719 "in 59th year"; m. Oct. 10, On p. 361 of the same volume appears 1688 SAMUEL ROBINSON who d. Sept. "An Inventory of the personall Estate of 17, 1724. ____ G. S.S. John Read of Rehoboth Deceased taken by the Subscribers hereof the first day of THE READES OF SMITHFIELD, R. I. September 1685," too lengthy a document to be here given. "Sarah Read, Relict of The origin of this branch of the family is told in a letter written more than fifty John Read Late Deceased, made oath to the truth of this Inventory this 20th of years ago and now among the J. W. october 1685: Before Reed Papers belonging to our Junior Daniel Smith, Assistant." Secretary, Mr. Alanson H. Reed. The letter is dated Sept. 3, 1858 at Woon socket, R. I., and is addressed to 0. A. FAMILY OF JOHN READ OF REHOBOTH Read Esq. of Providence and reads as (Reade List No. 7) follows: JOHN READ born in England, died at "I rec'd a letter of inquiry from you Rehoboth in 1685; married SARAH LES a few days since, should have answered SIE daughter of "Will Lessie of Blybor it sooner but my Father was not well at ough, Suffolk"; she died at Rehoboth that time. My Great Grandfather Apr. 23, 1702. Of their twelve children, Read's name was Jonathan; he had two the births of the two oldest were recorded brothers who came over with him and at Braintree, the eight youngest at settled at Salem, Mass., my father thinks Rehoboth, viz. one of them was Jacob, don't recollect 1. JoHN 2 b. Aug. 29, 1640, d. Mar. 26, the other's name. Jonathan was mar 1676 killed by Indians; his widow ried twice, first to a Hanson and then to RACHEL m. (2) June 27, 1678 Thomas a Kempton. The Hanson woman had Wilmarth Jr.; d. Nov. 12; 1710. 12 children, he recollects the names of THE READE RECORD 7
Benjamin, Hanson, Daniel and John year"; m. at Dorchester Aug. 19, 1664 (my Grandfather) all of whom had fam ANNA SWIFT daughter of Thomas; b. ilies. The Kempton woman had 5 chil at Dorchester Nov. 16, 1647, d. in dren, he recollects the names of Oliver Boston Sept. 13, 1680, "aged 33"; and Aaron; Oliver had a family, Aaron m. (2) abt. 1682 ELIZABETH BROUGH never was married. My Grandfather, TON daughter of Thomas, b. at Water John Read married a Farnum; she had town, Jan. 15, 1645-6, d. in Boston 3 boys and 6 girls; boys' names, David, Feb. 26, 1712-3 "aged 67." He had George (my father) and John. Father six children by his first wife, the three says there is an old record which my youngest of whom were baptized in the Grandfather left which he will look up Second Church; the four children of sometime when he feels smart. I will the second wife were baptized in the call and see you when I come in to your Old South Church; all born in Boston; city. Resp'y yours in haste,E.T.READ." 1. ELIZABETH3 b. Mar. 29, 1669, m. Careful investigation shows that the July 6, 1691 SAMUEL DURHAM; she Jonathan Read above mentioned was was his widow Jan. 10, 1730 with sur born in Salem Jan. 12, 1701-2, son of viving children, Elizabeth wife of Jacob and grandson of Thomas who ap Richard Lyne, John Durham, Sarah pears at Salem in 1636 (READE LIST No. wife of Daniel Weyman, Mary Durham, 6). Jonathan had three older brothers, and Bethia, wife of John Ingolsby, all Aaron, John and Jacob, all of whom of Boston. (Suffolk Deeds Vol.75,p.87.) seem to have died without issue as none 2. SARAH3 b. Apr. 16, 1671, d. young. of them are mentioned in their father's 3. ANNA 3 b. Feb. 3, 1672-3, m. Jan. 2, will. Jonathan settled in Smithfield in 1700 SAMUEL ENGS of Boston; m. (2) 1746. The record of his first marriage Sept. 28, 1713, WILLIAM HICKIN-, has not been found but it seems probable BOTHAM of Boston. that his first wife was the Anne Hanson 4. TH0MAS3 bapt. Sept. 26, 1675, Sec born at Dover, N. H., July 23, 1703, ond Church; a mariner, last heard daughter of Benjamin and Elizabeth from July 13, 1722, when he sold his (Trask) Hanson, members of the Society share in his father's estate to his of Friends. Her mother was a Salem brother James (Suffolk Deeds Vol. 40, girl and her cousin John Trask married p. 166); m. at Boston Mar. 1, 1707 Elizabeth Read, Jonathan's sister. The MARY FIFIELD, daughter of Capt. marriage of Jonathan Read and Sarah Giles and Elizabeth (Rainsford) Fi Kempton Jan. 1, 1743-4 is recorded at field, b. in Boston Mar. I, 1683; their Salem. G. S. S. son, JAMES 4 b. Sept. 16, 1709 in Boston 5. OBADIAH3 b. Nov. 29, 1677, d. young. FAMILY OF ESDRAS READE 6. JAMES0 b. Feb. 29, 1679-80, a block (Reade List No. 8) maker, whose son THOMAS 4 was ap ESDRAS READE born in England abt. pointed administrator of his estate 1600, died in Boston July 27,1680; by July 17, 1761; he had wife ELIZABETH his first wife ALICE he had two children, in 1706, record of marriage not found; both baptized at Salem May 31, 1640; children, ANNA4, JAMES4, THOMAs4, in 1670 he had a wife SARAH. He re ELIZABETH4, and BRACKLEY 4• ported his children at Chelmsford Feb. 1, 7. OBADIAH3 b. Mar. 27, 1683, d. before 1656-7 as "BETHIA abt. 19" and "OBA his father; a mariner, m. Apr. 13, 1710 DIAH abt. 17." JANE PERKINS, daughter of Edmund, l.BETHIA2 b. 1638, d. in Canterbury, b. Feb. 25, 1686-7 in Boston; children Conn. abt. 1718; m. at Woburn Apr. ELIZABETH4 b. Jan. I, 1713, SusANNA4 28, 1657 JOHN JOHNSON, son of Capt. b. Sept. 28, 1717. Edward; they lived in Woburn till 8. MARY3 b. May 4, 1684, m. May 20, 1712; had 7 children, John, Bethia, 1715 THOMAS MILLER or MILLNER. William, Obadiah, Joseph, Samuel, 9. NATHANIELBb.Aug.23,1686,d. young. and.Nathaniel. 10. SARAH3 b. Jan. 26, 1687-8, d. Nov. 2. OBADIAH2 b. 1640 in Salem, d. in 23, 1764 "in 77th year"; m. July 5, Boston Feb. 19, 1721-2 "in 82nd 1713, RICHARD HUGHES. G. s. s. 8 THE READE RECORD
~be 1Reat,e 1Recort,. MEMBERSHIP
Published by the The charge for admission to the Asso Reade Historical and Genealogical Association. ciation is $1.00 for annual membership and a yearly due of $1.00 thereafter. For life membership $10.00 with no further dues. All sums received for life mem bership are kept as a special permanent fund the interest alone being used. It is of great importance that the member ship should be much larger than at present. Splendid work has been done in matters concerning the history and genealogies of the early Read immi grants and the work should not stop for lack of funds from such a large and influential body as the Reed family (however the name may be spelled.) An urgent invitation is extended to all to join the association, and to those of other names, if interested. If each pres ent member will make it his or her special duty to secure even one new member, it Officers elected October 16, 1912. will be a great help. President. Rev. JAMES REED .Boston. Vice-Presidents. Hon. WARREN A. REED . Brockton. Gen. PHILIP READE . Boston. EDWARD F. REED .Everett. RECENT DEATHS OF MEMBERS JOHN S. C. BLANCHARD . So. Weymouth. JOSHUA E. CRANE . Bridgewater. Robert L. Read of Malden, Mass., a EDGAR S. READE . . . Ottawa,Ont. J. PAULDING READ . New York, 71 Broadway retired civil engineer, died in Portland, Treasurer. Me., on June 9, 1912. He was born in HENRY B. REED . . . .So. Weymouth. Manchester, N. H., was graduated in Secretaries. Dartmouth College in 1864 and was CHARLES F. READ .Brookline. ALANSON H. REED . Wellesley Hills. engaged in his profession for many years Genealogist. in the West. He was much interested GEORGES. STEWART .Concord. in the Reade Historical and Genealogical Association and attended many of its Annual Meetings. meetings. Nine annual meetings of the Reade Historical and Genealogical Association have been held in Charles B. Read, Secretary of the Massachusetts, as follows:- Read Carpet Co., Bridgeport Conn., Taunton, July 14, 1904. died suddenly on July 4, 1912 in endeav Boston, October 12, 1905. oring to save the lives of two caretakers South Weymouth, September 27, 1906. West Bridgewater, October 17, 1907. on his estate in Bridgeport. They were Boston, October 28, 1908. all three asphyxiated by gasfumes com Boston, October 28, 1909. ing from a leak in the gas plant on Mr. Lexington, October 28, 1910. Read's estate. South Weymouth, October 27, 1911. Burlington, October 16, 1912. Fred W. Read, of Bridgeport, Conn., a brother of Charles B. Read and his YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN. associate in business, died on October 5, Remittances of membership fees should be 1911. sent to CHARLES F. READ, Secretary R. H. & G. A., Old State House, Boston, Mass. Henry D. Reed of Whitman, Mass., died on October 23, 1911. THE READE RECORD 9
BIBLE RECORD FROM WILTON, ME. This family record has been copied for us by Mrs. E. E. Magrath, 85 Chest nut St., Everett, Mass. It is taken from a bible formerly owned by her grandmother, Lucy (Reed) Green of Wilton. The father of this family came from Dunstable and the mother, whose maiden name was Chandler, was born in Westford, Mass. Jacob Reed born Jan. 7, 1748, died May 7, 1812, aged 64. Susanna Reed born Dec. 9, 1754, died Apr. 23, 1827 aged 72. Their children:- Susanna born Feb. 1, 1776. Jacob b, Feb.17, 1778; d, J an.13, 1806. Polly born Mar. 7, 1780. Jonas, born Dec. 29, 1782. Asenath born Aug. 15, 1_784. Moses born Sept. 22, 1786. ALANSON H. REED Leonard b. Sept. 2, 1788, d. Feb. 26, Secretary Reade Historic:1.I and Genealogical Association 1812. Jonathan/ Lucy ) twins born June 27, 1794. Isaac born Jan. 11, 1797. THE ASAHEL REED MONUMENT
No further action has been taken in GENEALOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS this matter since the resolution at the South Weymouth meeting in 1911 in Our Secretaries are not genealogists favor of the erection of a monument to and often are not able to answer ques Asahel Reed of Sudbury who went in tions about ancestral lines, asked in Capt. Nixon's company to Lexington letters sent to them. These are given to and was killed in the battle there April Mr. George S. Stewart, the official gene 19, 1775. Mention of this has been alogist of the Association, who has made made in previous issues of the Reade a special study of the Read Family lines Record. It is simply a matter of sub however name may be spelled. He will scriptions from members of the Reed communicate with the inquirer and make Read-Reid-Reade Family throughout the arrangement for such investigation as United States with which to carry on may be satisfactory to both. Our mem the work. In general a sum of $1.00 bers will receive good work at moderate each at the most would prove ample. charge. The subscriptions to date are as follows: the honor of the first dollar to the cause GEORGE S. STEWART, A.B. being from Genealogist Mrs. Josephine R. Lewis, South New England Families Only Duxbury $1 . 00 20 years experience. Very moderate charges Alanson H. Reed, Wellesley Hills 1 . 00 , Search made when desired, of National, State, County, Town, and of military records to establish ancestral Charles F. Read, Brookline 1. 00 lines for entrance to patriotic societies. J. Warner Reed, Belle Rive, Ills. 1.00 Address GEORGES. STEWART, Concord, Mass. 10 THE READE RECORD
FAMILY OF DR. PHILIP READE did not marry until 1664. Unfortu OF CONCORD nately this erroneous statement of his (Reade List No. 23) parentage has obtained wide circulation and has been published in several local DR. PHILIP READE b. abt. 1624 in histories. England, d. at Concord, Mass., May 10, The known history of Thomas begins 1696; m. ABIGAIL RICE of Concord, in 1676 during King Philip's War, when daughter of Richard Rice; she d. at Con he appear_s as a soldier in the force cord April 16, 1709. The births of four commanded by Major Thomas Savage children are recorded at Concord, viz.: of Boston, which arrived at Hadley on 1. PHILIP2 b.May 13, 1671, death not March 8th. (Bodge's "Soldiers in King found; m. Dec. 6, 1698 THANKS DILL of Philip's War," pp. 98-100). Concord, b. there Mar. 31, 1676 daugh "About the first of April (1676) some ter of Peter and Thanks (Shepard) Dill. inhabitants of Hadley went to Hock 3 3 3 They had sons PETER , PHILIP , DAvrn , anum to do some work, having a guard 3 JoHN 3 and JACOB , and perhaps other of soldiers with them. A party of In- children. ' dians, lying in wait, killed Deacon 2. JACOB 2 b. Mar. 30, 1673, d. at Richard Goodman and two of the sol Simsbury Conn., Dec. 3, 1709; m. April diers and took Thomas Reed, another 29, 1699, ELIZABETH LAW of Concord, soldier." (Judd's History of Hadley, daughter of John and Lydia (Draper) pp. 157-8). Law; she m. (2) William Moses of Sims Mrs. Mary Rowlandson who had been bury and d. May 13, 1738. They had captured at Lancaster Feb. 10th, 1676; three children, born in Simsbury viz.: and was at this time held a prisoner by JAcOB 3 b. May 15, 1700, LYDIA3 b. 1703, the savages, makes the following refer and JoHN3 b. June 20, 1708. ence to this affair in her published 3. AEIGAIL 2 b. Dec. 26, 1675, d. at Narrative: "About this time they (the ConcordJan.13, 1709; m. Mar. 2, 1697-8 Indians) came yelping from Hadley, hav SAMUEL DAVIS of Concord; children, ing there killed three Englishmen, and Abigail, Mary, Samuel, and Jacob. brought one captive with them, viz., 4. AMY2 b. Mar. 3, 1678-9, death not Thomas Read. They all gathered about found; m. at Simsbury, Conn., Sept. 1, the poor man, asking him many ques 1701, RICHARD CASE. tions. I desired also to go and see him; NOTE. At Simsbury is found the and when I came he was crying bitterly, marriage of "Elizabeth Read of Concord supposing they would quickly kill him. and Samuel Adams of Simsbury July 2, Whereupon I asked one of them whether 1713" but her connection with the above they intended to kill him; he answered family is not known. me they would not. He being a little G. S.S. cheered with that, I asked him about the welfare of my husband; he told me he saw him such a time in the Bay (i. e. THOMAS READ OF CHELMSFORD, Boston) and he was well but very MASS. melancholy." (Reade List No. 35) Thomas Read remained a prisoner but little more than a month as may be Neither the birthplace nor the par learned from the letter of Rev. John entage of Thomas Read of Chelmsford Russell, dated at Hadley May 15, 1676, has yet been found but certain deposi "This morning about sunrise came into tions by him, on file in the early Court Hatfield one Thomas Reede a soldier Records,place the date of his birth about who was taken captive when Deacon the year 1656. This fact alone is suffi Goodman was slain. He relates that cient to prove that he was not a son of they (the Indians) are now planting at Obadiah Read of Boston for the latter Deerfield and have been so these three THE READE RECORD 11 or four days or more; saith further that m 1729; Thomas Read was a resident they dwell at the Falls on both sides of the latter place in 1679 and was the river, are a considerable number, made freeman on April 1st of that year yet most of them old men and women. (Middlesex Court Files); he married He can not judge that there are on both about this time Hannah, daughter of sides of the river above 60 or 70 fighting John and Elizabeth (Hills) Blanchard men. They are secure and scornful, of Chelmsford, who was born in Charles boasting of great things they have done town Jan. 6, 1658-9. The Chelmsford and will do. There is Thomas Eames constable reported June 14, 1679 that his daughter and child hardly used; .one "Thomas Read and Hannah Read, his or two belonging to Medfield and I wife, is fled away out of our town, we think two children belonging to Lancas know not whither," and on Sept. 27 ter. The night before last they came following that "Thomas Rade and hanna down to Hatfield upper meadow, and Blanchar are run away out of this have driven away many horses and cattle county and I am informed they are to the number of fourscore and upwards gone to the southward." That he re as they judge. Many of these this man turned to Chelmsford within five years saw in Deerfield meadow and found the is indicated by the following deposition bars put up to keep them in. This relating to a well known resident of that being the state of things, we think the place: "Thomas Read aged 28 years or Lord calls us to make some trial what thereabouts testifieth that sometime in may be done against them suddenly the beginning of the present month of without further delay; and the concur April he did see Abraham Parker Junior ring resolution of men here seems to be sell to the Indians at W amesit two to go out against them tomorrow night, quarts of Rumme," taken upon oath so as to be with them, the Lord assist Apr. 28, 1684. ing, before break of day." A postscript He received a grant of land from the by three officers follows: "Al though this town Feb. 2, 1685 as the Chelmsford man speaks of their number as he judgeth records show, "The day above, given yet they may be many more, for we to Thomas Read his wife and heirs for perceive their number varies and they ever, 4 acres of land formerly granted are going and coming, so that there is to William Good, on condition that he no trust to his guess." The intended erect a dwelling on same and improve movement was postponed till May 18th, it for his own benefit, but not to sell." and resulted in the battle generally His wife Hannah received bequests by known as "The Falls Fight" in which the will of her grandfather, Mr. Joseph the English commander, Capt. William Hills of Malden, and from her father Turner, and about 40 of his men were who died at Dunstable in 1694; she was killed. That Thomas Read was present still living at Chelmsford in 1718 but at this engagement is certain. Sixty the date of her death is not reported. years afterward, a township of land was Thomas Read was by trade a tailor granted to the officers and men who and apparently prospered until long past took part therein and the "List ap middle age and his children received a proved by the Committee of the Gen good start in life. At the trial of Ed eral Court," dated June 1736, includes ward Spaulding Jr. of Chelmsford in the name of "Thomas Read, Westford"; 1696, Thomas Read was a witness and that he was dead at this time is shown in his deposition taken Dec. 26, he gave by an additional list of claimants under his age as "40 years or thereabouts" this grant, dated June 23, 1736, which which agrees perfectly with his state contains the name of "John Reed,West ment made twelve years before, al ford, son of Thomas Reed." (Bodge ready noted. His property had all passed pp. 250-253.) out of his hands prior to May 10, 1725, Westford was set off from Chelmsford at which time he is described as "an 12 THE READE RECORD ancient and infirm man" and he went SAMUEL3 b. Aug. 7, 1711; THOMAs 3 b. to reside temporarily with Ephraim Oct. 25, 1713; WILLIAM3 b. Apr. 2, 1715; Craft of Chelmsford, who had married JANE' b. Apr. 1, 1717; SARAH 3 b. Feb. his daughter, Hannah Read, May 15, 22, 1719; "BETTY" 3 b. May 27, 1721; 1699. The names of his five sons, John, HANNAH3 b. Jan. 15, 1723; Lucy3 b. Thomas, William, Jonathan, and Ben July 16, 1727. jamin, appear on the Court Records this 3. THOMAS 2 b. in Chelmsford 1687; same year, all residents of Chelmsford d. in Westford Dec. 24, 1773 "in his and "men of great estate." Of these 87th year"; m. at Charlestown Mar. 14, the birth of Benjamin only, is now to be 1 709 SARAH FLETCHER of Chelmsford, found at Chelmsford; he was born Oct. b. there Jan. 21, 1690-1, d. in Westford 23, 1698. The son Thomas, who later Dec. 25, 1774 "in her 84th year," became a very prominent man in West daughter of Joshua and Sarah (Wiley) ford, was still called "Thomas Read Fletcher. The births of seven children Junior" in a deed dated Sept. 30, 1730, are recorded at Chelmsford and two at which seems to indicate that his father Westford viz.: SARAH 3 b. Mar. 25, 1711; was then living and the exact date of his SARAR' b. Aug. 17, 1712; TIMOTHY3 b. death does not appear. G. S. S. Mar. 21, 1714; JosEPH3 b. June 4, 1716; KATHARINE 3 b. 1718 (record not found); HANNAH3 b. Apr. 26, 1724 ; REBECCA 3 b. May 26, 1727; ELEAZER 3 b. Feb. 22, FAMILY OF THOMAS READ OF 1731; BENJAMIN3 b. Sept. 3, 1732. CHELMSFORD 4. JoNATHAN2 birth and death not (Reade List No. 36) found; by wife MARGARET he had two children whose births are recorded at THOMAS READ, b. 1656, d. 1730-1736, Chelmsford, viz.; HANNAH3 b. Mar. 17, probably in Westford; m. 1679 HANNAH 1715, "BETSEY" 3 b. Jan.15, 1717. BLANCHARD of Chelmsford, b. in Charles 5. WILLIAM 2 birth and death not town Jan. 6, 1658-9, d. probably in found; m. HANNAH BATES of Chelms Chelmsford 1718-1725, daughter of John ford, daughter of John and Deborah. and Elizabeth (Hills) Blanchard. The The births of two children are record list of their children is possibly incom at Chelmsford and two more at West plete; ford, viz., RoBERT 3 b. Dec. 25, 1720; 1. HANNAH2 birth not found; m. WILLIAM 3 b. Feb. 25, 1724-5; DEBORAH 3 at Chelmsford May 15, 1699, EPHRAIM b. July 10, 1729; Lois3 b. Feb. 3, 1734. CRAFT of Roxbury, b. there Aug. 9, 6. BENJAMIN 2 b. in Chelmsford Oct. 1677, son of John and Mary (Hudson) 23, 16'98, death not found. G. S. S. Craft. They removed from Roxbury to Chelmsford about 1724 and lived in the part which became Westford in 1729; dates of death not found. Children, THE WILL OF OBADIAH READ OF John, Ephraim, Hannah, Thomas, Wil BOOTON liam, Mary, Mary, Samuel, William. 2. J OHN2 b. ill: ')lesH6t Body, And That it is appointed for all sd uper End of sd House and from Thence men Once to Die I Am desirous To Settle To run South Easterly Through the Things in Order before I Die. I Do whole Lot with a line. parrallel to the therefore make this my Last Will & upper end of sd Lott of Land and Then Testament in Manner and Forme Fol Turning and Runing down as sd Lott lowing (Viz) First & Principally I Com Runs to Low Water Marke and so mend my Soul to Almighty God my Northwesterly upon my sd Son THOMAS Creator and my Body To the Earth To READS Land Aforesd And I also Give be Buried in Such desent & Christian To my sd Son JAMES READ The Smith Manner as To My Executors hereafter Shop which is Standing upon his sd Named Shall be Judged Meet & Con part of sd Lott of Land: venient. And Touching Such Worldly Itim I Give unto my sd Son OBEDIAH Goods & Estate as The Lord in Mercy READ & his Heirs The South Westerly hath Lent me, My Just Debts being or Upper End of sd Lott of Land, first Paid and My Funerall Charges Twenty foot Downward (upon Each defreied My Will & Meaning is, That Side of Said Lott of Land,) from the the Residue of my Estate Shall be Im uper end & so with a Line (thro the ployed & Bestowed As is hereafter in whole W eadth of sd Lott of Land) This my Will Expressed. That is To parrallal to the upper end of Said Lott Say I Give and Bequeath my House and of Land. Itim I Give unto my Said Land which is Lying & Being at the Grand Son JORN DuRRAM and his Heirs North End of Boston near Charlestown The Remaining part of all my sd Lott Ferry (wch Land is One Hundred & of Land which lys Between The Lands Fifty Seven feet Long or thereabouts I gave to my Sons OBADIAH READ and Through the Middle of the Lott, Fifty JAMES READ aforesd: I also Give and eight foot Wide toward the Lower End Bequeath unto all my Sons aforesd & upon Linn's Street, & Fifty One foot Their Heirs And To my sd Grandson & wide at the upper End next the Street his heirs The Preveledge & Use of my that Leads To the Burying Yard,) Unto Well & The Use and preveledge of the my Sons, THOMAS READ, JAMES READ, Water Side and Liberty of Landing upon OBADIAH READ, and To my Grand Son the Wharfe (that belongs To sd Lott of JOHN DuRRAM in Manner Following Land). Itim I Give Unto my sd Son (Viz) I Give To my Son THOMAS READ OBEDIAH READ & his heirs my Hundred and His Heirs the Lower End or North Acres of Land Lying & Being in Kittery Easterly End of Said House parting at In the County of Yorke- the Midle of the Chemnys and the North Itim I Give unto my Daughter SARAH Easterly part of said Lott of Land on HUGHES and To my Daughter ANNA which the sd End of the said House HICKINBOTTOME And to my Daughter Stands upon it Being Bounded begining MARY MILLER,. all the Houses & Lands at the Northwesterly Side of sd Lott at which I have Now Lying and Being In the Midle of the Chemnys aforesd and Blackhorse Lane in Boston Aforesd in Then To Run Through the Midle of Manner Following (Viz) I give to my the sd Chemnys Thirty Two foot from Daughter MARY MILLER and Her Heirs the North westerly Side of the sd Lott, The Shop her Husband now works in Then To Turn & Run wth a Line in and The Dwelling House Adjoining To Proportion with the Two Side Lines of It Together with The Lands they Stand sd Lott of Land Down to Low Water upon and Thirty foot of Land in Length Mark: Itim. I Give to my said Son from the North Easterly End of The sd JAMES READ & his heirs the Upper End Dwelling House Northeasterly Thirty of sd House parting at the Middle of the Foot as Aforesd. into the Garden Chemnys as Aforesd & the Land On Towards the Little House & the whole wch the sd House Stands upon and weadth of the Dwelling House Aforesaid Twenty Two foot of Land more from and the Other Little Shop which J oyns 14 THE READE RECORD To the Shop aforesd Provided She moves Lastly I Do Appoint my sd. Son JAMES off The Same within Six Months after READ And my Wellbeloved Friend John my Decease Together with The Use & Briggs Late of Scittuate but now of Preveledge of The Well & Little House Boston aforesd To be my Executors to and Liberty of all my Yard To pass this my Last Will & Testament. and Repass in: Itim. I Give To my In Witness Whereof I the sd OBEDIAH Daughter SARAH HUGHES and her heirs READ have hereunto Set my hand and And ANNA HICKINBOTHAM and her heirs Seal This Third Day of January In the The Remainder of all my sd Lands Ly Year of Our Lord One Thousand and ing in Black Horse Lane aforesd To Seven hundred & Eighteen. gether with my House I Dwell in in OBEDIAH READ and a Seal. Equall parts ANNA my Daughter Aforesd paying To my Executors hereafter Signed Sealed & Declared and Pub Named the Sum of Sixty Seven pounds lished by the sd OBEDIAH READ to be Sixteen Shillings & Two pence For & his Last Will & Testament In the Towards the payment of the Legacys Presence of us the Subscribers. hereafter in This my Will Given: Itim Joshua Gee Junr I Give unto my sd Daughter SARAH Hannah Jolls HUGHES Sixty Seven pounds Sixteen Hannah Merrit Shillings & Two pence To be paid To her or her Heirs within Eight Months CODICIL after my Decease. I Also Give unto my said Daughter SARAH my Still and the Be it known unto all men by these Bed and Bolster She Now Lyes upon: Presents That whereas I, OBEDIAH READ I Also Give unto my sd Daughter MARY of Boston in the County of Suffolk in MILLER the Bed and Bolster which I New England Housewright have made Ly upon & my Great Looking Glass. It & declared my last Will & Testament is also my minde & Will That for and in Writing bearing date the third day in consideration of the Lands Before of January In the year of Our Lord One mentioned which I Gave to my Sons, Thousand Seven hundred and Eighteen THOMAS READ & OBADIAH READ That I the said OBEDIAH READ by this present my Said Son THOMAS READ Shall Pay · Codicil Do ratify & Confirm my said to my Executors Hereafter Named The last Will & Testament, and my mind Sum of Eighty Pounds in Money and & will is that my sons THOMAS READ that my Said Son OBEDIAH READ Shall JAMES READ my daughter ANNA HicK also pay To my Executors hereafter INB0T0M & my Daughter SARAH HUGHES Named The Sum of Fifty Pounds In shall each of them or Each of their heirs Money for and towards the payment or Assigns pay unto my Executors the of Such Debts as I Shall Leave After sum of Eight Pounds & ten shillings my Decease. Itim. I Give to my sd apiece out of their Portions or Legacies Son JAMES READ my Grind Stone and which I have already given them in my also all My House Carpentry Tools and said last Will & Testament. Thirty Joyners Tools. And it likewise is My Pounds of said Moneys I Give unto my Mind and Will that all the rest of my Grand Daughter ELIZABETH READ Personal ];state & Household Stoof my son OBEDIAH READ'S Daughter & Whatever and Wheresoever Lying and my mind & will is that the said Thirty being which I have not already Disposed Pounds shall be Improved for the Use of Shall after my Decease be Equally of my said Grand Daughter ELIZABETH Divided between my Four Daughters READ by my Executors untill my said (Viz) my Daughter ELIZABETH DuRRAM Grand Daughter shall arrive to the age and my Daughter ANNA HICKINBOT of Eighteen years or be married & then T0ME & my Daughter MARY MILLER my mind & will is that my said Execu And my Daughter SARAH HUGHES. And tors shall pay the said Thirty pounds of THE READE RECORD 15 A REVOLUTIONARY PENSIONER 2. SusANNA6, b. Westford, Mass., Stephen Reed of Weathersfield, Vt. August 31, 1781; m. Dec. 5, 1806, Asia Hamlin of Westford. Stephen Reed of Weathersfield, Wind 3. "PATTY 6 " b. Westford, Mass., sor Co., Vt., applied for a pension Aug. January 31, 1783; m. Dec. 6, 1304, 6, 1832, and his claim was allowed Clark Preston of Weathersfield. He stated that he was born March 26, 4. STEPHEN", jr., b. Groton, Mass., 1754 at Westford, Middlesex Co., Mass., Dec. 31, 1785; m. Apr. 27, 1809, Susan and was a resident there at the time of Spencer of Weathersfield. his enlistment; he was present at the 6 battles of Concord and Lexington, (April 5. WrLLIAM , b. Ludlow, Vt., Nov. 19, 1775), and at Bunker Hill (June 17 28, 1787. 1775). He enlisted (1) as a "minute~ 6. SrLAS6, b. Ludlow, Vt., Feb. 7, man" in April, 1775; (2) later in the 1789; m. Nov. 22, 1818, Polly Whit , ,ame month, as private in Capt. Joshua more of Weathersfield. Parker's Co., Col. William Prescott's ' 7. JESSE 6, b.Ludlow,Vt.,July 11,1791. :egt., for 8 months; (3) in July, 1776, 8. SARAH6, b. Weathersfield, Vt., June m Capt. Joshua Parker's Co., Col. 29, 1793. Jonathan Reed's regt. for 5 months; 9. JoHN6, b. Weathersfield, Vt., July (4) in May, 1778, under Capt. Woods 2, 1795. of ~he same re?iment. (See his appli 10. JAMES6, b. Weathersfield, Vt., Au, cation for pens10n, Bureau of Pensions 30, 1797; m. Dec. 6, 1823, Susan New· Washington, D. C.) ' hall of Weathersfield. 11. NATHAN6, b. Weathersfield, Vt.~ July 20, 1799. COMMENT 12. ELI6, b. Weathersfield, Vt., June The birth of this soldi~;-is fo~-;d ~-;;_ 29, 1801; d. July 27, 1801. the Westford records at the exact It will be noted that this family record date given above. He was the eldest affords accurate information of the child of Lieut. Thomas4 (LIEUT. residence of Stephen Reed after marriage 3 2 SAMUEL , JoHN , THOMAS 1 of Chelms at Westford till 1783, at Groton in 1785, ford, Reade List No 35) and Susanna Ludlo\v, Vt., 1787-1791, and Weathers (Dutton) Read. field, Vt., after 1793. The Census of It is worthy of note that he altered Pensioners taken in 1840 finds him still the form of his surname from READ to living at Weathersfield, aged 86 years REED, probably after his marriage. Hodgman's "History of Westford, The" intention of marriage" of" Stephen Mass." confirms and supplements the Read and Mary Derumple of Groton" statements in the application for pen w~as published_ at Westford, April 8, sion: "Stephen Read" was a private 1, 79. The births of their children in Capt. Oliver Bates' Co., Col. James probably taken from the family Bible' Prescott's regt., at the Concord Fight, ,vere "received on record" at Weathers~ April 19, 1775 (p. 108); a member of field, Vt., March 29, 1816; to these Capt. Joshua Parker's Co., Col. William have been added a number of marriages Prescott's regt., at the Battle of Bunker from the Weathersfield Records, viz: Hill. This company was stationed in the redoubt (p. 112.) Lieut. Thomas4 CHILDREN OF STEPHEN AND MARY Read, father of Stephen, was a recog (DALRYMPLE) REED. nized patriot and served on the Com 1. "PoLLY,"6 b. Westford, Mass., mittee to hire soldiers in 1781, being September 14, 1780; m. Dec. 1, 1803. chosen "head" of "Class 4" of the town Jonathan Thompson of Weathersfield. of Westford, the inhabitants having 16 THE READE RECORD been aivided i~to. classes in order to from bark shire County who said that procure their proportion of soldiers for he was in his bed when there was one the Continental Army.', Mary Dalry clap of thunder, exceeded everything mple was born in Groton, Mass., October that ever he heard he said he thought 17, 1759, daughter of WilHam and Eliza the arch angel of the triumph had sounded beth (Blood) Dalrymple; l,1er father also the grand trimendus blast & the hour of served in the R~volution f!om Groton. transmigration had come. He lay with G. S.S. trembling expectation to hear the second blast when this old world should pass away to the right & to the left like the opening of curtains & naked soul hang hovering in the entry space be A BIG CLAP OF THUNDER twix paradice & hell, the throne be "Set the Globe a Trembling." fixd & judgement be given & to 1 There was a remarkable thunder wind up the mystery of fate a new & storm last winter. Fitz William Meet an immortal world spring from the womb ing house was burned by lightning & of eternity & possess the place of the several other buildings. The ground former." was frozen very deep; the litening (Extract from letter of JOSHUA READ 6• when it struck the earth it sat the of Western, now Warren, Mass., date globe a trembling. I saw a gentleman July 22, 1817. NEW MEMBERS LIFE MEMBERS ANNUAL MEMBERS MRS. CATHERINE R. WARREN MRS. ELLA R. ANDREWS New York, N. Y. Cambridge, Mass. MRS. ANTOINETTE R. PRESTON WELLINGTON WELLS Boston. Norwich, Conn. CLARENCE F. READ Wellsville, N.Y. Miss MARGARET H. READ New York, N. Y. J. H. READE, JR. New York, N. y. TRANSFERRED FROM ANNUAL TO FLOYD 0. REED, M.D. Yonkers, N. Y. LIFE MEMBERSHIP GEORGE M. REED Keene, N. H. MRS. ELLA R. GOODRICH Hartford, Conn. HORATIO M. REED New York, N. Y. Miss ELLEN A. REED New Haven, Conn. WILLIAM A. REED Bristol Center, N. Y. ROBERT C, REED Boston. ALLAN C. SARGENT Graniteville, Mass. Ube 1Rea~e 1Recoro. Number VI. BOSTON, MAS.5. 1913 READE HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL ASSOCIATION. The tenth annual meeting of the Reade Historical and Genealogical Association was held in the American House, Boston, on Thursday, October 30, 1913. A reception was held at half-past twelve, at which the Pres ident of the Association, Rev. James Reed of Boston, and his wife, received and greeted the company. A dinner was served at one o'clock, after which a business meeting was held at which the officers of the Association were re-elected and the· reports of the Treasurer and the Secretaries were read and approved. The Secretaries were appointed a Committee to procure a Charter of Incorporation from the Commonwealth of Massa chusetts, with such change of name as would shorten it for more convenient use. A paper concerning the " Reade Coat of Arms," an abstract of which appears on another page of this issue, was read by Mr. Alanson H. Reed. A design for a new Membership with a different Coat of Arms in colors was submitted and approved. A social hour followed at whi~h Miss Helen Leah Reed read selections from her poetical works, and Miss J. Leland Clarke and Mr. James W. White,,._gave a musical program which: afforded much enjoyment. , CHARLES F. READ } Secretanes, ALANSON H. REED ;BosT_oN, October 30, 1913. 2 THE READE RECORD THE HERALDRY OF READES of-arms came to signify descent by blood from the original grantee. This brings Some ten years ago, when -the Reade us to the consideration of the right or Historical and Genealogical Association propriety of the use of a coat-of-arms was formed for the study of the family by those who are unable to prove that genealogies, little attention was paid they are thus descended or related. by its founders to the subject of heraldry, In the "Encyclopedia Heraldica," When, however, it ,-vas decided to it can be seen that the arms which the issue certificates of membership, the Reade Historical and Genealogical Asso question of the proper arms to be used ciation had been using in the past, ·is in this connection was brought up and that of an English Reade family of the officers of the Association, acting which, so far as known, there is not a upon advice which then seemed good, single descendant in all America. Al adopted the arms ,vhich appear on though there is no law here which for the present membership certificates and bids the appropriation of this or any are familiar to all olir members today. other Read arms, yet when rightly under As time passed, an increasing interest stood, it does not seem the proper course in the subject of Reade heraldry led to to take. Our Association has no wish a more critical study of the matter, or intent to make use of arms which with .some surprising results to those properly belong to others and thvs, who had not investigated. On reference from the heraldic point of view, set up to the "Encyclopedia Heraldica" there misleading and unfounded claims of were found to be no less than forty descent and relationship, and the ob nine different coats-of-arms associat~d jection to the arms we are now using with the Reade name under its various extends equally to the others of the forms, granted to individuals living in forty-nine above-mentioned. Neverthe widely separated places in England, less it is important and desirable that Scotland, Ireland, and Wales, from our Association should have distinctive very early dates to the present time; insignia or arms which shall belong to it a number of these arms are now obsolete, of right, not only for their decorative while others are of comparatively recent value but for sentimental reasons, as creation. Now it seems to be the we are descendants of the pioneer im general beEef that every surname has migrants of the Reade name, some of distinctive arms, which may with pro whom made use of arms themselves, priety be used by anyone of the name, and because we are naturally interested whatever their lineage. This is easily in the achievements, history, and ro shown to be a mistaken view when we mance of the ancient Reade families of consider the many Reade arms noted the Old World as exemplified in heraldry. above, with their great variety of Hence to bring this matter before the heraldic emblems and devices. Association for consideration at the As a matter of fact, the arms of the annual meeting, the Secretaries secured earliest times were doubtless assumed by the services of an eminent heraldic the individuals who made use of them artist, Mr. T. B. Hapgood, Jr., who but later were conferred by Royal submitted a design for a new member grants, as a reward for some special ship certificate bearing a coat-of-arms service, and in England the Herald's sufficiently distinctive to avoid the College in London has control of all criticism directed against the present matters of this kind. arms, yet bearing emblems which may At first, the use of arms was a matter be interpreted to denote our connection purely personal with the individual to as Americans with the ancient Reades whom they were granted but as time across the water. went on, custom made them hereditary The griffin segreant and the garbs and thus the use of a particular coat- or sheaves of wheat are found as charges THE READE RECORD 3 or emblems on some of the older Reade change in the name of the Association, arms, though a variety of others are its incorporation, the work upon the also used. In the design submitted, new certificate with its coat-of-arms and the griffin segreant is emblazoned in other matters, the paper has been de the shield and an eagle displayed be layed until well into the next year. tween two sheaves of wheat in the chief In order, however, to keep our file in or upper part of the shield. The colors regular shape, it has been thought best gold and red may be taken as represent to issue this No. 6 under the old name, ing the old home in Great Britain and "The Reade Historical and Genealogical the silver and blue the comparatively Association." and with the same list new one in America. This met with the of officers as then obtained - just the approval of the members present and same in fact as if the paper had actually has been adopted as the official arms of been published in December, 1913. The Reade Society, the designation by The next number for 1914 will appear which our Association was incorporated under the new incorporated name, "The under the laws of Massachusetts Febru Reade Society," with the list of officers ary 24, 1914. elected at the incorporation meeting. By the charter obtained, The Reade This will explain why a paper of the date Society is empowered "to adopt suit of.1913 may contain some information, able emblems, arms, or insignia for the items or dates of 1914. It is expected use of said Corporation and its members.' hereafter that "The Reade Record" A.H. R. will appear at its due time, with the loyal support of the Society's members INCORPORATION as given in the past. In order to place our organization in better form for perpetuity and for the conservation of its funds, and to secure the right for it to own real estate or HON. JOHN REID, 1666-1743 receive any bequest that may be made Surveyor-General of New Jersey, 1702 to it in the future, it was voted at the annual meeting of the Association in The following account of this Scotch October, 1913, to incorporate under immigrant, written by himself, is copied the laws of the Commonwealth of from the Bartow Genealogy (pp. 245- Massachusetts. As it seemed advisable 247 .) for many reasons to adopt a shorter "At Niddrew Castle in the parish name, the Association has been incor of Kirkliston, I was born the 13th of porated under the designation of The February, 1655-6, and there baptized: Reade Society, and all members of The where my father was Gard'ner and be Reade Historical and Genealogical Asso fore him my Grandfather. 1 was put to ciation in good standing have been school till near nine years old when my voted into the new corporation. Father died 9br 1663. The January The change in name and other con after, I bound my self to arrive of age siderations mentioned elsewhere, made to a printer of Edinburgh, 1667-8. Mr. necessary a new membership certificate died before my time expired and with which will probably be issued before my small stock I returned 9br 1673 to this paper is sent out. my mother who had then married again and I was persuaded to learn the old but pleasant art of Gard'nery and after EXPLANATORY I had seen what I could expect there, The present number of the "Reade went to the celebrated gardens of Record" should have been issued in Hamilton 9hr 1674 where I dived into December, 1913, but by reason of the that noble science but at the same time 4 THE READE RECORD happily drawn into Quakerism by their I first received the Sacrament of the great professions of sanctity and im body and blood of our Saviour Christ mediate inspirations and I doubted not in the Church of England 28th of March. of their soundness in the Christian My daughter Helen was married to religion. Hen Woods conversion then John Bartow, Rector of West Chester especially prevailed with me who was the 17th 9br 1705. I got the Ague of a gaining order. Thence I went to Fever the 6th 7br at New York 1708, Drummond 9br 1675. Thence to Law Having finished two books of Mathe res alias Forden 27th 9br 1676. There mat. Compend, and just as I had I wro.te the Scots Gard'ner and was finished the 3rd. book on the 16th of married 29th 9br 1678 to Margaret, April 1709 I received a letter of the daughter of Henry Miller of Cashore death of my Grandson John Bartow, in the parish of Kirkentiloch where she who died the 9th of this about 7 in the was born and baptized Anno. 1644-5. evening after 18 days sickness. But had been led into the same error July 21st, 1709 I set out for Canada of Quakerism by means of one of her thinking to take a draft of that country brothers who had first embraced the with Notandems of the soil and settle same. My eldest daughter Anna was ments. But the Fleet not arriving born at Lawres, the 4th of January, after I had made some observations 1679-80. I came home on Tuesday 18th October We came to Shanks 4th 9br, 1680. 1709. My daughter Helen was born there the My son John was married to Mary 2nd of October, 1680. My third daugh Sands at Hempstead Long Island the ter Margaret was born there the 11th 17th of December 1721. His wife was of May, 1683. We went to Leith for delivered of a woman child the 28th of our voyage to America the 2nd of August November 1722 and she was baptized the 1683, came aboard the ship the 10th 22nd Febr'y 1722-3 and named Mary. day and next day at Aberdeen where My daughter Anna Anderson died we stayed to the 28th. Made sight July 6th at 2 o'clock in the morning of Long Island the 30th 9br, but off 1723 aged 43 years 5 mos. 12 days." again and discovered Cape May, 13th X br. Came within Sandy Hook the 16th and ashore on Staten Island the 19th. To Elizabethtown the 23rd and In the above account we have omitted to Woodbridge the 10th January 1683-4. the records of the births and baptisms My daughter Margaret died the 15th of his two daughters' numerous children, and buried next day at Amboy. We each entered in somewhat lengthy form came to Amboy 25th June 1684 and 16th in the original memorandum.. Anna of September several of them were Reid, the eldest daughter, married Col. seized with an Ague. We removed to John Anderson, and had nine children, the House in the field Amboy 13th, X br John, Margaret, Helen, James, Kenneth, 1684. I got the ague the 5th June 1685. Anna, Elizabeth, Jonathan and Isabelle. My son John was born at Amboy 27th Helen Reid married Rev. John Bartow, July 1686. We came to Hortencie the and had Helen, John (died young), 26th 9 br 1687. I got the fever the 8th Thomas, Theophilus, Theodosius, John, of August 1688. My children went to Anthony and Basil. school first near here, then the Lasses to In an ancient graveyard at Topen Philadelphia. My daughter Anna was hamus, N. J., the following inscription married to Capt. J o'n Anderson the 7th was copied in 1879, "Here lies the body X br 1701. My son John was baptized of John Reid who came from Scotland, the 5th June 1702. My daughters his native country with his wife Margaret Anna and Helen were baptized the 25th & three daughters to New Jersey the October 1702. 9th of dee. br Anno Dom. 1683. He THE READE RECORD 5 died the 16th of Nov. br Anno Dom. 7. GEORGE WASHINGTON, born Feb. 1723. Aged 67 years." His widow 22, 1732. Margaret who died May 1, 1728 aged 84, (See Genealogy of the Washington and their daughter Anna and her hus Family by H. 0. Collins, 1900.) band are also buried here. For further data relating to this family, and to the descendants of Col. John Reid, only FAMILY OF WILLIAM OF WOBURN son of John and Margaret, see Bartow (Reade List, No. 4.) Genealogy. WILLIAM READE, b. 1587 in England, d. 1656 at Newcastle-on-Tyne, North umberland; his wife MABEL, b. 1605 READE ANCESTRY OF WASHINGTON in England, d. June 15, 1690, at Woburn, 1. ANDREW READE, proprietor of Mass. Shem. (2) Nov. 21, 1660 HENRY the Manor of Faccombe and of Linken SOMERS SR. of Woburn, who d. Nov. holt, Hampshire, England, married Miss 2, 1675. (For biographical sketch, see Cooke of Kent and had five sons and Reade Record No. V.) Children, all four daughters. His will dated Oct. 7, residents of Woburn, Mass. 1619 was proved Oct. 21, 1623. 1. GEORGE 2 b. 1629 in England, 2. ROBERT READE, second son of d. Feb. 21, 1706 at Woburn; m. (1) above, was thrice married; his third Oct. 4, 1652 ELIZABETH JENNISON of wife was Mildred, daughter of Sir Watertown who d. Feb. 22, 1665 at Thomas Windebanke by Frances Dy Woburn; m. (2) Nov. 9, 1665 HANNAH moke, his wife. His will was dated ROCKWELL who d. Apr. 16, 1724 at Dec. 10, 1626. The fifth and youngest Woburn. son of Robert and Mildred was 2. RALPH 2 b. 1630 in England, d. 3. Colonel GEORGE READE, born at Jan. 4, 1712 at Woburn; m. abt. 1654, Linkenholt, died in Gloucester County, MARY PIERCE, daughter of Anthony of Virginia, in 1671. He came over to Watertown; she d. Feb. 15, 1701 at Virginia· about 1637, was Secretary of Woburn. State . pro tempore 1640, Burgess for 3. JusnCE2 b. Jan. 1633, name on James City County 1649 and for Glouces the passenger list of 1635 and no other ter County 1656; was a member of record found. the Council 1658-1671. His will was 2 probated Nov. 20, 1671. By wife Eliza 4. ABIGAIL bapt. Dec. 30, 1638, beth Martian, he had four sons, Robert, Dorchester, (probably several years old Francis, Thomas, and Benjamin and a at the time); m. Oct. 2, 1650 FRANCIS WYMAN. daughter 2 4. MILDRED READE, who married 5. lsRAEL b. 1642 in Scituate, d. Colonel Augustine Warner born July June 29, 1711 at Woburn; m. abt. 3, 1642, died June 19, 1681. He was 1669, MARY KENDALL, daughter of Speaker of the House of Burgesses in Francis; shed. Jan. 17, 1722 at Woburn. 1676 and 1677 and a member of the 6. SARAH2, birth not found, d. Nov. Council. Their daughter 1, 1681 at Woburn; m. Sept. 10, 1662 5. MILDRED WARNER married first, SAMUEL WALKER JR., who d. Jan. 18, Lawrence Washington. After his death 1704, at Woburn, "aged 61." she took her children to England where 7. REBECCA 2 bapt. Dec. 26, 1647 she married George Gale. She died in Roxbury, d.1734 at Woburn; m. JOSEPH England in 1701. Her second son, WINN of Woburn. 6. AUGUSTINE WASHINGTON, 1694- 8. A child, referred to in the father's 1743, married second, Mar. 6, 1731, will but whose name is not found, d. Mary daughter of Colonel J osrph Ball before 1675. and their eldest son was G. S.S. 6 THE READE RECORD U:be 1Reabe 1Recorb. RECENT DEATHS OF MEMBERS Published by the Mrs. Mary Clark Reed, wife of Reade Historical and Genealogical Association. Henry B. Reed, for several years Treas urer of the Association, died at her home in South Weymouth, Mass., on January 29, 1914. Mrs. Reed had been a member since its organization and was much interested in its objects. The Association has been the rec1p1ents of her hospitality on more than one occasion and she will be long remembered by all who knew her. Miss Julia L. Reed died in Baltimore, on January 11, 1914. She was a sister of the late John L. Reed, who is well remembered as the compiler of the genealogy entitled, "William Reade of Officers elected October 30, 1913. Weymouth and his Descendants." President. REV. JAMES REED .. Boston. David Farnum Read died in Bridge Vice-Presidents. port, Conn., April 30, 1914. He was a Hon. WARREN A. REED . Brockton. Gen. PHILIP READE ...... Boston. graduate of Yale University, class of EDWARD F. REED ...... Everett. 1883, and was President of The Read JOHN S. C. BLANCHARD .. So. Weymouth. D. JOSHUA E. CRANE. Bridgewater Carpet Company and The M. Read EDGAR S. READE ...... Ottawa, Ont. Company of Bridgeport. He was much J. PAULDING READ ...... New York, N.Y. Treasurer. interested in T.he Reade Society and its HENRY B. REED ...... So. Weymouth. work and traced his ancestry from Secretaries. CHARLES F. READ. . . Brookline. Thomas Read who settled at Salem ALANSON H. REED ...... Wellesley Hills. Mass. in 1636, whose grandson, Jona Genealogist. than, removed to Smithfield, R. I., in GEORGE S. STEWART . Concord. 1746. Annual Meetings. Ten annual meetings of the Reade Historical Mrs. Susan R. Faxon, wife of Dr. and Genealogical Association have been held in W. 0. Faxon, died in Stoughton, Mass., Massachusetts, as follows : - Taunton, July 14, 1904. on May 13, 1914. Boston, October 12, 1905. South Weymouth, September 27, 1906. Mrs. Anna M. Hotchkiss, widow of West Bridgewater, October 17, 1907. Boston, October 28, 1908. the late Charles A. Hotchkiss, died in Boston, October 28, 1909. Bridgeport, Conn., on March 6, 1914. Lexington, October 28, 1910. South Weymouth, October 27, 1911. William B. Reed died in New York, Burlington, October 16, 1912. Boston, October 30, 1913. N. Y., on June 7, 1912. YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN. William B. Reed, Jr., son of the above Remittances of membership fees should be sent to CHARLES F. READ, Secretary R. H. & named, died in New York, N. Y., on G. A., Old State House, Boston, Mass. April 3, 1913. THE READE RECORD 7 A READ PROBLEM By Rev. Henry Martin Dodd, A.M. of Clinton N. Y. My mother, Maria Wiser Read, born 1817, was the daughter of a William Read who was one of a family that came to York State about 1790-1795 from somewhere to the eastward and settled near the Mohawk River in Herkimer County, about 75 miles west of Albany and 20 miles east of Utica. The family consisted of Israel Read born 1769, Abner 1770, John, Polly 1775, William 1776, Wolcott 1784, Lewis 1788, and Nathaniel 1791. The parents of these children, it was said, were John (or William) Read and Alice Reckord. The latter died soon after the birth of her son Nathaniel, and William Read married second a German woman, one of the "Palatines" (or Mohawk Dutch) belonging in the region where he had JAMES PAULDING READ settled. After many years, he and his A Life Member and Vice Pres. of the second wife (who had no children) Reade Historical and Genealogical Asso both died and were buried on the same ciation, son of Dr. Joshua W. Read day. In my desire to do something of Newark and a lineal descendant of of permanent value for my mother's Thomas Read of Sudbury, Mass., who family, I conceived the plan of com came from the city of Colchester; piling a Genealogy of my Read ances Essex County, England and settled in tor and his descendants. The above Sudbury, Mass., in 1654. James Pauld is a synopsis of what I was able to ing Read is connected with the Electric make out from the traditions and Bond and Share Co., 71 Broadway, records existing among us. Of course New York, a member of the Zeta Psi at first I tried to connect our Reads Fraternity at Rutgers College 1910, with the families mentioned in the received his engineering degree at Colum Reed Genealogy of 1861, compiled by bia University, 1906, a member of the Jacob W. Reed. I found the following New Jersey Society S. A. R. and of the in his chapter on the Weymouth Reads New Jersey Historical Society, member and it had been copied verbation by of the Masonic Fraternity, a Knight John Lodovicus Reed in his Genealogy Templar, etc. He married April 28th, published in 1902; "William Reed last, Miss Julia Arnold DeWitt, a lady [No. 323 in the later publication] born of distinguished ancestry, her father, Jan. 4, 17 44, married Mrs. Alice Richards Moses J. DeWitt, a lawyer of New Sept. 22, 1 763;" and this was all the York City, being a lineal descendant of book contained about this family. The "Fjerck Claessen DeWittvam Groot father of William [No. 323] · was also holdt en Zunderlaudt and Barbara a William Reed, who married Sarah Audriessen Van Amsterdam," married Warren and had a large family most of April 24, 1656. "Jerry DeWitt" moved whom removed from Middleboro, Mass., up the Hudson River, near Kingston, to the western part of that state. As became Magistrate of Ulster Co. and a . I read and pondered the above para prominent man in that section of the graph, I began to wonder if this could country. 8 THE READE RECORD not be the ancestor I was looking for. [No. 323] and "Mrs. Alice Richards" A visit to Middleboro and a personal of J. L. Reed's book. In the Read inspection of the town records dis Genealogy which I have recently pub closed a chapter of blunders most lished, much circumstantial evidence extraordinary in the account given by on this point is given of an almost J. W. Reed; (1) the maiden name of conclusive character. William's wife was not "Richards" but Richard (a common name in Mid dleboro, then, ordinarily pronounced WILL OF RALPH REED OF WOBURN "Record," correctly spelt Rickard); (2) the "Mrs." was only a title of In the vault of the Woburn Public courtesy, then given by polite clerks Library is a collection of ancient Reed to all brides whose marriages they papers of considerable genealogical value. entered on the records; (3) the year Among them is this original will of of her marriage was 1768 (not 1763.) Ralph2 Reed, a copy of which appears I have been following up this William below. This will was never proved and Read (No. 323) and through the pains no record of Ralph's estate is to be found taking help of Mr. Alanson H. Reed, in the Middlesex Probate Office. The Secretary of The Reade Society, have paper has been damaged by mice and ascertained that in 1782 William bought dampness, and the seal and names of land in "Bullock's Grant," now Savoy, the witnesses have been torn off. The Mass. words enclosed in the bracketts have The Baptist Church there, was organi been supplied. zed in 1786 and one of its original mem bers was an Alice Read from Middle " [In the name] of God Amen [I boro. RALPH READ of W o]burne in the The U. S. Census, Heads of Families, County of !Middlesex and P]rovince of for 1790 gives William's family as 1 the Masachusetts B[ay, being of sound male over 16 years, 3 males under 16, a]nd disposing memory praised be god and 2 females. [for same, do make] this my last will In June 1792, William and Alice sold and Testement in man[ner and form their land in Savoy, and I get no further foll]owing that is to say first and prin trace of him in that quarter. sopely I Resign my Soul into the mersi I also encountered another set of full hands of Allmighty God my Creator blunders in the Dickerman Genealogy, and my Body I comit to the Earth which gives an account of the Nathaniel whence it was Taken to be deasently Read mentioned above. He is there buried by the discresion of my Executors stated to have been born in "Le Roy", heareafter named and as for my worly Mass., and to have been the son of goods and estate the Lord hath lent me Record Read. Here certainly are two I dispose theareof as folows mistakes; there is no "Le Roy" in Imprimis I give and bequeath to my Mass., and never has been. It is easy sone JOHN READ, the sume of five to see how easy it is to write "Savoy" shiling: I give to my sone TIMOTHY so it will look like "LeRoy." That he READ the sume of five shilings: I was called "Record" Read in his last give and bequeath to my Grandsone days seems to be a fact but no evidence WILLIAM READ the sume of five shilings: from any source proves that to have and all the Rest and Residu of my been his name. Lewis Read remembers Estate goods and Chatels not hearin that "his father's father was given a before bequeathed After my death and name not his" but how it all happened funierall charges be payed: and After I do not know. Now I submit that my the desece of my deare and loveing wife ancestors, William Read and · Alice MAREY READ and her funierall charges Record, were identical with the William be payed I doe give and bequeath unto THE READE RECORD 9 my loveing sons JOSEPH READ and RALPH, ELIZABETH, STEPHEN, BENJA DANIELL READ home I doe make MIN, SUSANNA, HENRY, and AMOS. sole execetorres of this my last will and 3. TIMOTHY3, b. Feb. 14, 1665, m. Testement Revocking all other wills by Dec. 27, 1688 MARTHA BOYDEN; he me heare to forre made: removed to Charlestown where he was In witness where of I have heareunto taxed 1727-1738. Children,- MAR set my hand and seal this twenth third THA4, TIMOTHY, WILLIAM, BENJAMIN, day of Agust: 1692. JONATHAN, ELIZABETH, and MARY, all RALPH REED. born in Woburn. 3 Signed Seled and published in the presents 4. JosEPH , b. abt. 1670, d. Dec. of [names torn off]. 26, 1741 at Woburn; m. abt. 1694 PHEBE WALKER who d. Apr. 7, 1743; The above is paper No. 6, File 21, children, PHEBE4, SUSANNA, JOSEPH, Woburn Public Library. JOSHUA, NATHANIEL, SUSANNA, and The signature at the end is apparently ABIGAIL. the only portion of the document written 5. DANIEL 3, b. abt. 1674, d. Dec. by the testator himself, the will itself 18, 1741 "aged 67," gravestone at being in another hand, a fact which Arlington; m. (1) Jan. 17, 1700 SARAH may account for the different spelling JOHNSON who d. 1703; m. (2) June 6, of the surname. 1704, SUSANNA JOHNSON. He removed It should be borne in mind that the to Charlestown where he was taxed three older sons of Ralph had been mar 1727-1742. Had three sons DANIEL4, ried for some years when this will was SETH and SAMUEL, the two younger by made and doubtless received their por the second wife. tions of the estate before this time. G. S.S. Of these, William "dyed by a shott" Nov. 7, 1688, "his brother Tim: at unawars in ye Woods shot him in stedd THOMAS READ OF SALEM of a dear;" he left a son William, born (Reade List No. 6.) in Woburn Aug. 23, 1682, who is the "Grandsone''. named in Ralph's will. The earliest mention found of this The thanks of The Reade Society immigrant is on the Salem Town are due to Mr. Arthur G. Loring of Records in a list of the landholders Woburn for his courtesy in connection there, dated 1636, "Tho: Reade" having with this matter. a 10 acre lot. Apr. 10, 1637, "Tho: Several of the other papers in this Read was acknowledged an Inhabitant" collection bear small seals, the central by the local authorities, and a week later figure of which is apparently our old they "refused his request he mad for a friend, the "griffin segreant." little land to be changed by his X Acre RALPH 2 and MARY (PIERCE) REED, Lott." it thus appears, had five sons who It is likely he had married about the were doubtless all born in Woburn time of his settlement in Salem, for though the Town Records show the when the inhabitants were enumerated birth of but one of them, Viz; for the division of the "marsh & meadow 3 I. WILLIAM , birth not found, d. lands" authorized Dec. 25, 1637, "Tho: Nov. 7, 1688; by wife. ELIZABETH Read" had but three in his family, had WILLIAM4, MARY and ELIZABETH. which entitled him to three fourths of an His widow m. (2) JOHN CUTLER and d. acre. Jan. 9. 1710 at Woburn. June 25, 1638, it was ordered that 3 2. JoHN , birth not found, d. Mar. "Thom. Reed shall haue halfe an acre 9, 1733 at Woburn; m. (1) Mar. 21, of land lying by his other lot" and Jan. 1682 ELIZABETH HOLDEN who d. 1703; 21 following, there was "graunted to m. (2) Dec. 4, 1705 ABIGAIL BALDWIN, Thomas Read 20 acres of land to belayed who survived hiip; children, J OHN4, out by the towne." 10 THE READE RECORD In December 1643 "Tho: Read was a marriage, 20s., the eldest to have 40s. witness in the Salem Court against She was not to make sale of any of the certain men who had put their cattle in real estate without the advice of the the North Corn Fields and he made a Court or the Selectmen of Salem, and complaint against Robert Tike for steal when she died the estate left was to be ing wood from him. His first wife died, equally divided. . probably about 1645, but no mention The widow Mary Read married in of her by name has yet been found on September, 1673 John Tompkins Sen. the local records. of Salem, a widower. He died June 23, Thomas Read was not a member of 1681, but she survived and was living the Salem Church and for this reason Dec. 14, 1687, as shown by the petition was ineligible to become a "freeman" of her step-son Abraham Read given (or voter) or to hold any public office; below. this explains also why the names of his The children of Thomas Read were four older children fail to appear on the probably all born in Salem, viz. baptismal register. 1. ELDEST SoN, whose name is not He married his second wife, whose found, died, probably unmarried, after name was Mary, probably about 1646, Dec. 14, 1687. and she was admitted to church member 2. DAUGHTER, probably the Rebecca ship in 1649, hence the names of the ten Read named in the Court Files in 1650. children she bore to Thomas Read are (A Rebecca Read married Joseph Park found on the Salem church records. hurst of Chelmsford in June 1656.) Three of Mary's children died young, 3. ABRAHAM2, second son, living 1695, and her oldest boy, Aaron Read, was no evidence found that he married. 2 accidentally shot dead by a neighbor's 4. IsAAc , who m. Mar. 10, 1673 son while hunting when about 23 years Joane Stone at Salem. He was a soldier of age. The only recorded transfer in King Philip's War 1676 and d. 1710 of any land by Thomas Read of Salem at Salem; many descendants. is dated Jan. 2, 1663-4 when, with the By second wife, Mary. consent of his wife, he conveyed to 5. AARON2 b. abt. 1647, bapt. Mar. Richard Richards 6 acres of upland in the 18, 1649, killed by accident 1670. North Field; he signed this deed with 6. SusANNA2 bapt. Sept. 23, 1649, "his marke" and is decribed therein as m. Mar. 10, 1671 John Colburn of a" planter." He confirmed the sale Feb. Chelmsford. 11, 1666-7 and within two months of 7. JoHN2 bapt. June 15, 1651, d. this acknowledgement, Thomas Read Oct. 21, 1662. died, for the inventory of his estate is 8. MARY2 bapt. Apr. 10, 1653, m. dated April 5, 1667. The real estate, (1) John Tompkins Nov. 20, 1693; m. comprising a house, 35½. acres of land (2) Daniel Rea. and¾ an acre of salt marsh, was valued 9. ELIZABETH2 bapt. May 13, 1655, at £50. An important memorandum m. Samuel Stacey. of the family, included in this docu 10. REMEMBER2 bapt. Apr. 26, 1657, ment, reads as follows, - "Children by m. Josiah White of Mayflower ancestry. first wife 3 sons & 1 daughter; second 11. JACOB 2 b. Feb. 22, 1658-9, d. wife, 7 children, 2 sons, one about 20 young. years and the other 4 years, and 5 12. SARAH2 b. Mar. 15, 1660, d. Mar. daughters aged 14, 17, 12, 10 and 1~2 4, 1662. , years." Thomas Read died intestate 13. JACOB 2 b. Aug. 7, 1662, d. shortly and Mary, his widow, brought in an before April 8, 1745; m. Dec. 1693 inventory amounting to £70 7s. clear Elizabeth Green of Salem; ancestor of estate June 25, 1667. She was ap the Smithfield R. I. Reads. pointed administratrix and was ordered 14. SARAH2 b. Oct. 14, 1665, m. to pay to the eleven children at age or Jehosaphat Rogers. G. S. S. THE READE RECORD 11 PETITION OF ABRAHAM READ the thigh and had my thigh bone br?ak (Son of Thomas of Salem.) in too: carried to the head qarters ahve: & from thenc sent to road Island & there "The Humble petition of Abraham remained under the docters hands about Read unto the Hon'd Court now siting, 14 weeks very weak : and had . severall Salem Dec. 14, 1687, Humbly sheweth peeces of boans cutt out of my thigh: one that whereas my father, Thomas Read peece about 2 inches long: besides severall of the Towne of Salem Died Intestate small slivers: but being like to dye I was many years since leaving something brought to boston: where I remained ?ne considerable in housing & land as clear month under the hands of docter hawkms: estate And the County Court held at and one month with docter Chickering of Salem June 25, 1667 appointed my Charlestown: Still remaining weak: and mother-in-law* Administratrix to sd was brought to my masters hous att cam Estate & in whose hand the land yet bridg: and lay under docter ffosters ~ands remains, And my Elder Brother as it is about three months: and many splmters well known unto many is a man unto of boans was gotten out ~f my thigh: ~t whom the soveraine Lord of all hath severall times: all this while: but by this not Imparted such gifts whereby he is time it pleased god that I had gained some of any capacity or ability to manage strength: & my wound was prety ':'l'ell the same; And being now in a deplorable healed: so as I coold goe a letle ways with condition in such want that he is almost out leading: but by the next Spring folow ready to perish & whose condition calls ing It bread into a great sore caled a aloud for speedy relief, do therefore thistlelow: and I being in extremety of humbly crave from your Honors that I, pain fell into a fever: and was destracted being the next he,ir & unto whom the for 7 dayes together: but after the sore undoubted right thereof doth nextly brake and rann att lest a galand: I re belong, that I may have the estate put ceived some ease: att this time there was into my hands to improve for his use severall splinters of boans taken out: & whilst he lives, obliging & engaging to with the blesing of god upon my ma~ter take such care of him as he may have a fosters indevers: It was healed up agame: comfortable subsistence & may not be though I never recovered my strength in chargable unto the town or any other. it againe: nor I fear never shall: but am ABRAHAM READ." in paine if I travell upon it: and the slugg (Essex Court Files.) remaining in my thygh still: If I meet with a blow upon it: it is very painefull to * In accordance with the usage of the me and I am in fears that it may break time, he speaks of his step-mother as his out againe: therefore my petetion to your "mother-in-law." honners is that this my petyfull case may G. S.S. be considered: and I should have said that for all this time I received no wadges unto PETITION OF SAMUEL READ. this very daye: and six pounds I pa:yed to the docters for my cure and for my diet: "Woburn the 16.10.1678. all this of my own paye: my humble re To the ·Honered Court now sitting in quest theirfore is that your honners would Charlestowne the 17th 10th '78 the peti be pleased to free me from training: I n~t tion of Samuel Read of W oburne most being well able to travell: and becase 1£ humblye sheweth that I being imprest I meet with any blow: or crush u~on my into the cuntrey serves to Naragansett & wound: it may be as bad as ever 1t was: being in the swamp flight I was wounded so though much more mought be said in by the enemy but god who orders all things the case I am not willing to trouble your according to the Counsell 'of 'his own will: honers with more words than needs: I so ordered that I was carried off by a cupple rest your honers most humble supliant of soldiers: Though I was shott thorow · Samuell Read."· 12 THE READE RECORD Copied from the original in ·the Middle NEW LIFE MEMBERS sex County Court Files atEast Cambridge, package dated Oct. and Dec. 1678. MORSE, WILLARD S. New York, N. Y. A.H.R. READ, FRANKLIN F. Pittsfield, Mass. READ, GEORGE W. Taunton, Mass. The above Samuel Read was born in READ, Hem. JOSEPH Summerside, P. E. I. Woburn April 29, 1656, son of Georgei READ; DR. JosmrA w. Newark, N. J. (William1 of Woburn) and Elizabeth (Jen REED, DR. JAMES H. Chelsea, Mass. nison) Read. He married June 19, 1679 REED, JOHNS. Boston. Elizabeth Mousa! and lived in Charles town Mass., where for many years he was a physician; he died Jan. 30, 1708-9. For NEW ANNUAL MEMBERS family record, see Wyman's Charlestown FLETCHER, HARRY G. Somerville, Mass. Vol. 2, pp. 802-3. His name appears as FRIEND, THADDEUS E. Brookline, Mass. a member of Capt. Davenport's company HALLETT, FRANK T. Providence, R. I. December 1675, residence Cambridge, re LAMBERT, MRS. WILLIAM B. Cambridge, Mass. ported as "wounded." (Bodge's Soldiers LANK, MRS. WILLIAM J. San Marcial, N. M. in King Philip's War. p. 171) MAGRATH, MRS. EMMA E. Everett, Mass. G. S.S. NEAD, MRS. DANIEL W. Reading, Pa. READ, ALEXANDER, EsQ. Santa Fe, N. M. READ, ANDREW J. Boston. GENEALOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS READ, HoN. BENJAMIN M. Santa Fe, N. M. Our Secretaries are not genealogists READ, CHARLES W. P. New Boston, N. H. and often are not able to answer ques READ, GEORGE W. Buffalo, N. Y. READ, J.B. Santa Fe, N. M. tions about ancestral lines, asked in REED, ALBERT A.,. EsQ. Boulder, Colo. letters sent to them. These are given to REED, ALONZO B. Lowell, Mass. Mr. George S. Stewart, the official gene REED, CLINTON G. . . Baltimore, Md. alogist of the Association, who has made REED, DANA. Coon Rapids, Iowa. REED, MRS. ELIZABETH W. a special study of the Read Family lines Taunton, Mass. however name may be spelled. He will REED, GEORGE A. Barre, Vt. communicate with the inquirer and make REED, GEORGE W., EsQ. Boston. arrangement for such investigation as REED. HENRY W, Plymouth, N. H. may be satisfactory to both. Our mem REED, DR. HERBERT A. Boston. REED, HOWARD S. Phoenix, Ariz. bers will receive good work at moderate REED, HUGH D. Ithaca,, N. Y. charge. REED, MISS LILLIAN Washington, D. C. REED, Miss MAE I. Columbus, Ohio. REED, MARION B. Lowell. Mass. GEORGE S. STEWART, A.B. REED, MISS MARY . Amenia Union, N. Y. REED, HoN. MORRIS A. St. Joseph, Mo. Genealogist REED, MRS. WILLIAM H. So. Weymouth, Mass. New England Families only REED, WILLIAM R. . . New Brunswick N. J. 20 years experience. Very moderate charges REID, CHARLES C. Little Rock, Ark Search made when desired, of National, State, County, STEVENS, MRS. WILLIAM H. Town, and of military records to establish - ancestral Portland, Me. lines for entrance to patriotic societies. VILES, MRs. GEORGE W, Boston. Address GEORGES. STEWART, Concord, Mass. WARE, LYMA;N E. Norfolk, Mass. Ube 1Rea~e 1Recoro. Number VII. BOSTON, MASS. 1914 THE READE SOCIETY FOR GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH INCORPORATED 1914 The Eleventh Annual Meeting of the READE SOCIETY, was held m the American House, Boston, on Thursday, October 22, 1914. A reception was held at one o'clock, at which the Rev. James Reed, President, and his wife, received and welcomed the Company. Dinner was served at half-past one in the Venetian Room, after which a business meeting was held at which the President presided. He congratulated the Society upon its prosperity and spoke of the duty of everyone by personal effort to increase the membership. The Secretary made a report stating that in accordance with the insfruc tions of the last annual meeting a Charter of Incorporation under the name of the "READE SocIETY" had been obtained from the Commonwealth of Massa chusetts which empowered the Society to hold real estate and to receive bequests. The Treasurer submitted his annual report showing the finances of the Society to be in a satisfactory condition. The reports being read and approved, the election of officers for the ensuing year was then held. The Secretary read a paper entitled, "James Read, the Blacksmith: The First Read in America." Miss Helen Leah Reed read a paper entitled "Perishable Paper, a New Invention." Miss J. Leland Clarke and Mr. James W. White favored the company with instrumental and vocal music. The Society then adjourned to the next annual meeting in October, 1915. ALANSON H. REED, Secretary. BosTON, October 22, 1914. 2 THE READE RECORD way of the Canaries they arrived at the JAMES READ, THE BLACKSMITH West Indies, and aftyr many adventures, The First Read in America. sailing from there "in search of Virginia. The Company was not a little discom It is natural that those interested in forted, seeing Marriners had three days the Genealogy & History of the passed their reckoning and found no Read Family in America, should have land; so that Captaine Ratcliffe rather some desire to know the name and desired to beare up the helm to return for doings of the first settler of the name, England, than to make further search, who crossed three thousand miles or But God the guider of all good actions. more of turbulent ocean waters to forcing them by an extreame storme to seek his home in an unknown wilderness, hull [lie to] all night, did drive them by inhabited by savage men and wild his providence to their desired port be beasts. Fortunately the wish can be yond all their expectations: for never gratified to some small extent from any .of them had scene that coast." the accou:its printed and published in Passing within the Virginia Capes in England at the time of the settlement search of a suitable location for their of Jamestown and the Colony of Vir proposed settlement, they proceeded up ginia in the year 1607 ~ thirteen years a noble river now known as the James, before the landing of the Pilgrim Fathers and finally, one account says, "the in New England. thirteenth day (of May, 1607), we came All Europe had been excited by the to our seating place, * * * where our discovery of the New World in 1492 shippes doe lie so neare the shoare that and the later conquest of Peru and they are mored to the trees in six Mexico with their golden treasures. fathom of water." The spirit of adventure was rife,and gold, Fortunately a list of the names of territory and trade, through a new and most of these settlers, 105 in number, short route to the East Indies was has been preserved and among them, that sought with eager interest. King James of JAMES READ, the blacksmith. Also I of England gave a grant to Robert that of the redoubtable CAPT. JOHN Earl of Salisbury and others "to plant SMITH, so well known in the history of and inhabit in Virginia and to incor the Colony. porate by the name of Treasurer and JAMES READ, the blacksmith, being the Company of Adventures and Planters only one of his trade in this the first of the City of London, for the First expedition we may be sure he proved Colony in Virginia." This London a man of value in all the work that Company like the Corporations of the went on. The care and repairing of present day, to raise funds to carry on arms and artillery which the colonists its work sold shares to those of the had with them and the manufacture of general public who were willing to take small iron articles for trade with the chances of profits and dividends from Indians we may imagine came within its proposed operations in the New World his province. He is mentioned by name, and held out promises of liberal grants only in a very few instances, but it of land and other benefits to those is quite certain he saw all the happenings who would go in person and settle in and played his part in the affairs of the the Virginia Colony they were establish Colony, the nature of which may be ing. judged from the accounts preserved to The Company sent out three small us, some of which are here related. ships which set sail from London the The 14 May, 1607 upon the day of 19th of December, 1606, but by "un landing, it is said, "Now falleth every prosperous winds were kept six weeks man to worke, the Councell [governing within sight of England." Going by Officials] contrive the Fort, the rest cut THE READE RECORD 3 downe trees to make place to pitch their W errowance [chief] of Paspiha sent fortie tents; some provide clapbord to relade of his men with a deere to our quarter the ships; some make gardens, sone nets, but they came more in villanie than etc. The salvages often visited us any love they bare us. They faine kindly. The Presidents overweening would have layne in our Fort all night jealousie would admit no exercise at but we would not suffer them for feare armes, but the boughs of trees cast of their treachery. One of our gentle together in the forme of a halfe moone by, men having a target whichheetrustedin, the extraordinary paines and diligence thinking it would bearea slight shot, he set of Captaine Kendall." · it up against a tree, willing one of the Another account savs: - savages to shoot; who tooke from his " The first night o(our landing about backe an arrow of an elle long. Drew in midnight [May 14, 1607], there came some strongly in his bowe, shoots the target savages sayling close to our quarter. Pre a foote tho row or better: which was sently there was an alarm guven, upon strange being that a pistol could not that the savages ran away and we were pierce it. Wee seeing the force of his [not] troubled any more by them that bowe afterwards set him up a steele night. * * * [18 May, 1607], the Weror target; he shot againe and burst his wance [cheif] of Paspihae [the Indian arrow all to pieces. He presently district in which the Colonists had pulled out another arrow and bit it in located] came himself to our quarter his teeth and seemed to bee in great rage. with one hundred savages which guarded Their bowes are made of tough Hasell, him in a very war like manner with their strings of leather, their arrowes of bowes and arrowes; thinking at that canes or Hasell, headed with very sharp time to execute their villany. Paspihae stones, and are made artificially like a made great signes to us to lay our armes broad arrow; other some of their arrows away; but we would not trust him so are headed with the ends of deeres far.*** As the savages were in a throng homes, and feathered very artificially." in the Fort, one of them stole a hatchet The Colonist soon found that to de from one of our company which spied fend themselves, a fort of strength was him doing the deed; whereupon he took needed and the set about building it. it from him by force and also strooke A party of some twenty-five men were him over the arme. Presently another sent out to explore the upper part.of the savage seeing that, came fiercely at our river, and in their absence, it is related man with a wooden sword, thinking to that the 22 May, 1607, "there came beat out his braines. The Werorance above 2CO of them [Indians] with their of Paspiha saw us take to our arm es [and] Kyng and gave a very furious assault went suddenly away with all his company to our Fort, endangering their over in great anger." throwe had not the shippes ordinance A party of three or four Colonists daunted them; They came up almost walking in the surrounding forrest relate, into the Ffort, shot through the tents "wee traced along somefouremiles, all the and appeared in this skirmish (which way wee went, having the pleasantest indured hott about an bower) a very [honey] suckles, the ground all flowing valiant people; they hurt us 11 men over with flowers of sundry collours and (whereof one dyed after) and killed a kindes, as though it had beene in any boy, yet perceived they not this hurt in garden or orchard in Eni,land. There us. We killed Dyvrs of them, but one be many strawberries and otber fruits wee sawe them tug-g off on their backs, unknowne. Wee saw the v;oods full of and how many hurt we knowe not. A Cedar and Cypress trees and other trees little after tbeymade ahuge noyse in the which issues out sweet gummes like to woods which our ll'en surmised was at Balsam." [20 May, 1607]. * * * The the buryng of their slayne men. Ffour . 4 THE READE RECORD of the Consell that stood in front were nesse of their heeles well escaped. What hurt in Mayntayning the Fort, and our toile wee had, with so small a power to President, Master Wynckfield, (who guard our workmen adaies, watch at shewed himselfe a valiant gentleman) night, resist our enimies and effect our had one shott cleane through his beard, businesse, to relade the ships, cut down yet scaped hurte." trees, and prepare the ground to plant Capt. John Smith, who was absent at our corne, etc." the time with the exploring party (of JAMES READ, the blacksmith, certainly which J am,es Read the blacksmith was had apart in this affair, and it would not a member) says in his account of be most interesting if we could hear this affair: * * * "The first we heard was his story of it. that 400 Indians * * * had assaulted the Sunday, 30, May 1607, the Indians Fort and surprised it, and had not God "came lurking in the thickets and long (beyond all their expectations) by meanes grasse and a gentleman, one Eustace of the shippes (at whom they .shot [the Clovell, unarmed stragling without the Indians] with their ordinances and Ffort [they] shot 6 arrowes into him, muskets) they had entered the Fort with where with he came running into the our own men, which were then busied Fort crying" Arme, Arme," they stycking in setting come, their armes being then still. He lyeed 8 dayes and dyed. The in drie fats, and few ready (for use) but salvages stayed not but run away." certain gentlemen * * * (that had) their [June 15, 1607.] It is noted that "we own, in which conflict most of the had built and finished our Fort which Counsel was hurt, a boy slaine in the was triangle wise; having three Bul Pinnas (one of the ships) and thirteene warkes [one] at every corner, like a halfe or fourteene more hurt. With all speed moone and foure or five pieces of artilerie we palisadoed our Fort [surrounded mounted in them [and thus] we had it with a stockade of logs set close to made ourselves sufficiently strong for gether some 14 or ~5 feet in heighth, these savages. " the ends set in the ground & cross But JAMES READ, the blacksmith, was ti.es binding the logs together]. soon to see other events of equal danger Another account of one present says: and importance [22 June, 1607]. "Mun "But had God not blessed the dis day, the two and twentieth of June coverers [explorers] otherwise than those in the morning CAPTAINE NEWPORT, in at the Fort there had then beene an end the Admiral [the flag ship] departed from of that plantation. For at the Fort James Port for England." What fol when they arrived the next day [27th lowed is related by one of the Colonists. May, 1607] they found 17 men hurt and 'Captaine Newport being gone * * * [for] a boy slaine by the salvages. And had England, leaving us (one hundred and it not chanced a cross barre shot from the foure persons) verie bare and scan tie of ship stroke down a bough from a tree victualls; further-more in warres and in amongst them [the Indians] that caused danger of the savages, we hoped after them to retire, our men had all been [expected] a supply [of provisions and slaine; being securly all at worke and their men, etc.] which Captaine Newport armsin drie fats. Thereupon the Presi promised [to bring back] within twentie dent [of the Colony, Edward Maria weekes." An epidemic of sickness and Wingfield] was contented the Fort starvation soon began, of which it is should be palisadoed, the ordinance related. mounted, his men armed and exercised; "Our men were destroyed with cruel for many were the assaults and Am diseases as swellings, Flixes, Burning buscadoes of the salvages; and our men Fevers and by Warres; and some by their disorderly stragling were often departed suddenly; but for the most hurt, when the savages by the nimble- part they died of mere famine. " THE READE RECORD 5 There were never Englishmen left rest being in such dispaire, as they would in a foreigne country in such miserie rather starve and rot with idleness as we were in this new discovered Vir than be persuaded to do anything for g1ma. We watched every three nights, their owne releife without restraint" lying on the bare cold ground what [compulsion]. Bickerings, intrigues and weather so ever came [and] warded all quarrels kept the little colony in con the next day; which brought our men stant trouble. But Captaine John Smith to bee most feeble wretches. Our food "by his owne example, good words and was but a small can of Earlie sod [den] faire promises, set some to mow, others to in water to five men a day. Our bind thatch, some to build houses, drinke,cold water, taken out of theriver; others to thatch them; himself alwaies which was at a £loud, verie salt; at a low bearing the greatest taske for his owne tide full of slime and filth, which was share; so that in a short time he pro the destruction of many of our men. vided most of them with lodgings Thus we lived for the space of five neglecting any for himself." This done months [August, 1607 to 8th of January he set out to explore the country and trade 1608] in the miserable distresse not hav with the Indians for provisions. Upon ing five able men to man our Bulwarke's his return to the Fort, it is related that, [or fortiforcations] upon any occasion. "Having thus by God's assistance If it had not pleased God to have put gotten good store of corne [the Colonist a terrour in the savages hearts, we at this time numbering about 65 in all] had all perished by those wild and notwithstanding, some bad spirits, not cruell Pagans, being in that weake state content with God's providence, still as we were; our men night and day grew mutinous; in so much that our groaning in every corner of the Fort, President [Ratcliffe] having occasion most pittiful to heare. If there were any to chide the smith, [JAMES READ, the conscience in men it would make their blacksmith] for his misdemeanour, he hearts to bleed to hear the pitifull mur not only gave him bad language, but murings and outcries of our sick men also offered to strike him with some of without relief. Every night and day his tooles. For which rebellious act, for the space of six weekes, some depart the smith was by a jury condemned to be ing out of the world, many times three hanged, but being uppon the ladder [at or foure in a night; in the morning their the gallows], continuing very obstinate bodies trailed out of their cabines like as hoping upon a rescue, when he saw dogges, to be buried. In this sort I did no other way but death with him he see the mortality of divers of our peo became penitent and declared a danger ple." ous conspiracy for which CAPTAINE KEN [10 Sept., 1607]. "About the tenth DALL, as principal, was by a jury con of September there was about 46 of our demned and shot to death." men dead, at which time Captain [then Concerning this affair, another account President] Wingfield having ordered says: the affaires in such sort that he was "Wingfield [the deposed President, generally hated of all. * * * With one then a prisioner in the Pinace] and consent he was deposed ***and Captain [Captain] Kendall [deposed from the Ratcliffe * * * was elected." * * * Council, who then had his liberty but As yet we had no houses to cover us, might not carry arms] living in dis our tents were rotten, and our cabbins grace (seeing all things at randome in worse than nought; Our best comrr:odi the absence of [Captain Jmrn] SMITH, tie was yron which we made into little the companies dislike of their President chissels [for trade with the Indians.]* * * [Ratcliffe] weakness, and their small At this time were most of our chiefest love to [Captain] Martins never ending men either sicke or discontented, the sickness, [a member of the Council 6 THE READE RECORD strengthened themselves with the sailors Read being condemned and upon · the and other confederates, to regaine their ladder at the gallows, seeing no other former credit and authority, or at least hope of escape, "he became penitent such means aboard the Pinas, (being and revealed what he knew and . thus fitted to saile as Smith had appointed saved his life. That he was soon after for trade) to alter her course and to go received into good fellowship by being for England, Smith unexpectedly re chosen as one of Captain John Smiths turning (? Nov., 1607) had the plot companions in the exploration of the discovered to him. Much trouble he great Chesapeake Bay would seem to had to prevent it, till with store of indicate that Read's own part in the fankon balls (falcon balls) and musket mutiny, if any, was not considered a shot, he forced them (to) stay or sinke very serious matter. in the river. Which action [or attempt June 2nd, 1608. Capt. John Smith to leave] cost the life of CAPTAINE KEN left the Fort at Jamestown to explore the DALL.'' then unknown waters of the Chesa peake Bay, an inland arm of the ocean [Wingfield's account of this says] some 200 miles in length into which "The daie of the President [Ratcliffe] from the West emptied the James did beatJAMESREAD, the Smythe. The River on which the .Fort was situated, smythe stroake him againe. For this he and four other great rivers which were was condemned to be hanged; but, discovered in the of the exploration. before he was turned off the latter, he His party consisted of six "gentlemen," desired to speak with the President in four soldiers. JAMES READ, the black private to whome he accused MASTER smith, Richard Keale, fishmonger, KENDALL of a Mutiny and so escaped and Jonas Profit, fisher, "these being himself. What indictment Master Re in an open barge of two tunnes burden," corder [Captain Archer] framed against a boat not larger than a common the smyth, I knowe not; but I knowe it is yawl. Space forbids an account of familiar for the President, Counsellors, their exciting adventures with Indians, and other officers to beate men at their tempests and storms, in which their pleasures. One lyeth sick till death, sails were blown into tatters, and their another walketh lame, the third cryeth boat so filled with the raging water out of all his boanes; which myseres that only by constant bailing could it they doe take upon their consciences be kept afloat. But fortune and good to come to them by this their almes of courage brought them safely through beating. Wear this whipping, lawing, it all. As they journed from shore to beating and hanging in Virginia, knowne shore and place to place, they gave in England, I fear it would drive the names of those in the expedition to many well affected myndes from this the various hills, shores, capes, etc., honorable action of Virginia." and among them that of JAMES READ, It will be noted that JAMES READ, , the blac~smith, to what they called, the blacksmith was condemned by jury "READE'S POYNT," in the Acomack for striking the President of the Com River, where they landed, and which is pany, which was a very serious matter, shown uuon CAPTAIN JoHN SMrnr's as Authority in those days represented map of Virg;inia, appended to the work ROYALTY, and offences against it were he published after his return to England. punished with the ut11ost severity. The expedition returned to the J:cort It would see11 therefore that he was July 21st, [1608]. knowing to the intended mutiny, and The next item concerning JAMES refusing to give information in re~ard READ, the blacksmith, comes in the to it, in an altercation with the Presi account of Captain John Smith's ex dent, blows were exchanged, for which pedition to Pamunkee, the seat of the THE READE RECORD 7 Gre~t Indian Chief or King Powhatan. of the incidents of their trip or what The 29 December, 1608. It is stated they did personally while at Pamunky. that, "The President whom no persua The last information we get in regard sions could persuade to starve, being to him is in the petition of his widow, invited by Powhatan to come unto; ISABELL READ, in the year 1621, so that and if he would send but men to build it is probable he died not long before him a house, give him a gryndstone, that time, having lived to aid in founding fiftie swords, some peeces [firearms] a Jamestown & the Virginia Colony, cock and a hen with much copper the first permanent English settlement and beads he would load his ship with in North America, explored the great corne." The 29th of December, 1608, Chesapeake Bay, suffered all the hard Captain Smith* * * set forth with the ships of pioneer life, passed through pinnace, two barges and fortie six men strange and exciting experiences, saw which were only such as voluntarily the primitive life of the then owners of offered themselves for this journey, a vast continent of which he and his which by reason of Mr. Scuvaners companions were the van guard of a [former] ill success was censured very new race in America, destined to de desperate, they all knowing Smith would prive and despoil them. Can we wonder not return emptie, if it [come] were to that the native Indian resisted with his be had; howsoever it caused many utmost though unavailing force? of those he had appointed to find But all that likely had little concern excuses to stay behinde." for JAMES READ, the blacksmith. Far JAMES READ, the blacksmith and five more was the barter for furs and pelts others whose names are given, "four and the growing of tobaco which he Dutch men and Rich and salvage were could send back to England and sell sent by land before to build the house for money. It is evident from his for Powhatan against our Arrival." The widow's petition that he left no sons to Pinnace and Barges proceeded down carry his name down to posterity. the James River "next night being lodged at Kecoughtan," [where Hampton is now located or on Hampton Roads] At a Court held for Virginia, the 13th where "six or seavan dayes the extreme of March, 1621. wind, rayne, frost and snow caused us to p. 618. * * * keep Christmas among the savages." [1608]. * * * "The petition of Isabell Read beinge Continuing the journey" at Kiskiack, taken into consideration, the Court hath the frost and contrary winds forced us ordered that shee shall repaire to Cap three orfoure dayes also (to suppresse the tainelo. Martin to require his annsweare, insolency of those proud salvages) to touchinge his promise of satisfaction quarter in their houses, yet guard our for her goods that he hath acknowledged barge and cause them to give us what we came to his hands and which he hath wanted. * * * However, Captain Smith since alienated and sold unto others overcame all obstacles and having se as shee made to appeare; and touchinge cured a supply of provisions returned her other request for the house and 100 to Fort James, the Chronicler stating, acres of land which James Read her "We did leave him [Pohatan] Edward husband deceased in Virginia enjoyed Bryn ton to kill him foule and the Dutch in respect of ye adventure of his person men to finish his house," from which thither and died seized of them, the we may infer that JAMES READ, the Court hath confirmed the same unto her blacksmith and his overland campanion daughter Ioane, according to her desire workers also returned to Fort James. being the next heire unto her deceased It is to be regreted we have no account father." 8 THE READE RECORD ~be 1Reabe 1Recorb. FAMILY RECORD Published by copied from the Bible of Abner Reed THE READE SOCIETY of West Granby, Conn., now in the For Genealogical Research. possession of his great granddaughter, ' Mrs. R. T. Cross, Twinsburg, Ohio. "Abner Reed was born February 22nd, 1755. Mary Reed was born February 1st, 1762. Lucinda Reed was born June 12, 1783. Justin Reed was born October 4, 1784. A son was born January 1st, 1786 and died 4th. Chester Reed was born Sept. 25, 1787. Lyman Reed was born June 5th, 1789. Lothrop Reed was born March 30, 1791. Permelia Reed was born Dec. 28, 1792. A daughter was born Sept. 1st, 1794 Officers Elected October 22, 1914. and died 5th. President. Sylvester Reed was born Sept. 19, REV, ]AMES REED ...... Boston. 1795. Vice-Presidents Shalor Reed was born August 31st, HENRY B. REED ...... So. Weymouth. 1797. J. PAULDING READ, ...... New York, N.Y. Harriet Reed wa::=; born March 28th, Treasurer. 1799. CHARLES F. READ ...... Brookline. Forrest Reed was born May 9th, 1801. Secretary. /\ son was born Sept. 15, 1803. ALANSON H. REED ...... Wellesley Hills. Abner Reed died July the 11, 1822, Genealogist. aged 67 years. GEORGES. STEWART ...... Concord. Mary Reed died May 25, 1832, aged 70 years, 3 months and 4 days." Annual Meetings. Eleven annual meetings of the Reade Society have been held in Massachusetts as follows: Taunton, July 14, 1904. A REED FAMILY OF WALDOBORO, ME. Boston, October 12, 1905. "Oct. 26, 1770. Jacob Reed, last South Weymouth, September 27, 1906. from Broad Bay" (now Waldoboro, West Bridgewater, October 17, 1907. Me.) "came to town" (i. e. Boston) "in Boston, October 28, 1908. a sloop with Captain Sampson 14 days Boston, October 28, 1909. Lexington, October 28, 1910. ago; his wife named Eliz~beth; their South Weymouth, October 27, 1911. children's names are, Mickel, John, Burlington, October 16, 1912. David, Daniel, Elizabeth, Mary, Freder Boston, October 30, 1913. ick, all last from Broad Bay. They Boston, October 22, 1914. live now in a house of Mr. Jonathan Gillbarts in Long Lane, etc." (Suffolk YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN. Court Files, Vol. 518, p. 119, No. 89/902.) Remittances of membership fees (one dollar per year) should be sent to CHARLES F. READ, This Jacob Reed was doubtless the Treasurer, Old State House, Boston, Mass. ancestor of George Reed, a well known THE READE RECORD 9 Boston constable of a century ago and in Bristol Co., (not far from Middle called by Jacob W. Reed in his ''History boro) April 8, 1782, before Jesse Bullock of the Reed Family" (Chapter XXIII, with Elijah Haskins and Henry Haskins p. 496) "the most distinguished rogue as witnesses. It was recorded in Berk- catcher that ever lived in New England." I shire Co., February 12, 1783. It was This family is said to have been of located in the Housatonic Mountain German origin and as many of the early region of Western, Mass. settlers of Waldoboro are known to This same lot was conveyed June have been Germans, there may be 27th, 1792 by William Read, yeoman some truth in the tradition. Jacob and Alse his wife (who signed with her probably returned to Waldoboro as the mark) for 30 pounds to Nathaniel U. S. Census for 1790 shows a Jacob Carpenter, Jr., cordwainer. Witnesses, Reed living there, having two females Nathaniel Carpenter and Cyril Car in his family; also, "Michel Reed," penter. Ack Feb. 5, 1783 and rec. with two males over 16, two males Apr. 16, 1793. This shows that William under 16, and eight females. Read5 and wife Alice, lived about ten years in Savoy. She was an original A.H. R. 1 member of the Baptist Church of Savoy by letter from the Baptist Church of Middleboro. A READ PROBLEM SOLVED Our ancestor who settled in New York, coming from Mass., was also Rev. Henry Martyn Dodd, A. M., Clinton, named William and his wife was Alice N. Y. Record. They had ten children, young In Reade Record, No. VI, the problem est born June 7th, 1791 in "LeRoy," will be found stated. Was Wm. Read Mass., according to the Dickerman (323) (J. L. Reed book) the same as genealogy, but no place can be found the "Ancestor" in my "Read Genea ever so known in Mass. logies?" I am happy to say I have solved the problem and proved my conjecture right. It will be found in '.'Supplement No. 1, Read Genealogies," WIFE ADVERTISED 3ust out. We trace back to William Read and WHEREAS, my wife MRS. BRIDGET Avis of Weymouth, 1651 or before. McDALLOGH, is again walked away with The line is William (1) James (2) herself and left me with five small William (3), William (4), WiJliam (5) children and her poor blind mother, who is (323) in J. L. Reed's Book. Thi~ and left nobody else to take care of William Read5 (323) of Middleboro, house and home, and I hear, has taken up Mass., born January 4, 17 44, married with TIM GurGAN, the lame fiddler, Sept. 22, 1768 (not Sept. 28, 1763) Miss the same that was put in the stocks last Allis Richard b. Sept. 27, 1750, (not Easter, for stealing BARNEY MooDY's Mrs. Alice Richards). She was daughter game cock. This is to give notice, that of Samuel and Zerviah Richard, (not I will not pay for bite or sup on her Richards.) Richard is pronounced Rick account to man or mortal and that she ard, or Record. had better never show the marks of her This William Read5 (323) by a deed ten toes near my house again. dated March 20, 1782, for £30 (30 PATR1CK McDALLOGH. pounds) bought lot 43 in Bullocks "P.S. Tim had better keep out of Grant (now Savoy, Mass.), 100 acres. my sight." This deed was from Abiel Haskins and Elizabeth his wife and was executed (Portland Gazette, June 9th, 1816.) 10 THE READE RECORD WILL OF THOMAS READE OF Chattal, moveables, etc., I give and SUDBURY bequeath them unto my beloved grand (Reade List No. 20.) son, THOMAS REED, to him and his · Heirs forever; and this to my full satis THESE MA y CERTIFIE to all persons faction, is my Last Will and Testament;. whom soever; that I, THOMAS REED, so I declare constitute and appoint Sen. of Sudbury iri the County of Mid my above said beloved grand-son, lessdex, in the Province of the Massa THOMAS REED, sole Executor of this chusetts Bay in New England Being my Last Will and Testament. at this Present time well in my under Made this 9th day of September, 1701. standing, though weak in body upon THOMAS READE, the account of Illness, I am Laboring [Seal] under, and from whence being sensible Signed, Sealed, Delivered in presence of My great last change; Doe make of us, constitute and appoint this My Last JAMES SHERMAN Will and Testament disannulling all SAMUELL How, other Will or Wills Testament or Testa EDMUND BOUKER. ments by me acted made done or performed heretofore, and this only Superadded. The interlining line to be of force and power. 15, concerning the gift of his great Witness, In the first place, I commit Bible, and brodats Annotations to his my Spirit unto My Glorious Redeemer, Son was declared as his will and mind that through the Riches of Grace, it before signing, sealing and delivery: may live with him forever; and in the as wee the witnesses Attest: next place my bop.y unto the dust to Charlestowne, October 6th, 1701. By have a decent burial: And further as the HON. JAMES RUSSELL, Esq., MR. touching my worldly estate which God JAMES SHERMAN, SAM'L HowA and hath Blest me with (my debts and EDMUND BouKER, the witnesses sub funeral charges being payed) My mind scribed personally appearing made oath, and will is: that they were prsonally present and In the fast place, that my beloved saw the sucscriber, THos. READ, wife ARRABELLA REED be well and Deced. sign and seal and heard him comfortably maintained out of it, dur publish declare the above written, ing her life, unless she marry again; to be his last Will and Testament, Alsoe I give and bequeath unto my only and that when he did so he was of a son THOMAS REED, the moyety or one disposing mind. halfe of my meadow known and called J. A. RUSSELL. by the name of Moresas Meadow, to (Reg. Prob. Middx. Co. Vol. ) be his forever. And my great Bible and Anotations. Allsoe I give and be queath to my cousen, *JoHN BACON, of Watertown, four pounds, to be payed WILL OF THOMAS READ OF two years after my decease. Allsoe I COLCHESTER, ESSEX CO., ENG. give and bequeath to the youngest son of my above named THmfAS fourty THOMAS READ 1 bapt. St. Nicholas shillings when he comes of age. Allsoe parish, Colchester, Essex Co., England, I give and bequeath to the rest of my Oct. 19, 1627, is first noted in New sayed Son's children, tvventy shillings, England, on the Town Record of Sud each child to be payed three years bury, Mass., May 28, 1655, when it was after my decease. As for the rest and voted that he should "be put out of whole of all my estate, as housing the last rate levyed for the meeting Lands, Orchards fields, Meadows, Woods, house." THE READE RECORD 11 He mar. (1) KATHARINE --- b. in case he shall not bee living to come ab. 1628 and died 26 Sept., 1677. over to enjoye it then my will and They had so far as known only one mynd is that the same shall bee sold by son, THOMAS2, b. ab. 1649, who mar. my Executors to the best advantage May 30, 1677 Mary Goodrich, dau. that may bee. And the moneyes thereof of John of Weathersfield, Conn., and ariseing to be cairfully conveyed over died ab. 1730. to him to be frugally layed out there in Mar. (2) March 7th, 1677, Mary new England to purchase land or Wood, b.--d.--. Wid. of Michael an Annuity for him and his wife for of Concord. No issue. life. And after their decease to the Mar. (3) Dec. 29, 1689. Wid. Arabela use of his children and their heires. Thong, (i.e. Tong-Tongue) b. 1646, d. And in case he shall not now be alive April 29, 171 7. No issue. or have noe child or children to enjoye my said house then I give the same to In her will she gave her negro maid, be sold to the best advantage and the Frank, her freedom and all the personal money thereof ariseing to be equally estate. distributed amongst my children. More THOMAS READ, Senr. lived on the I give to my said sonne, THOMAS READ, West Side of Sudbury River on land the sommeofseaventy poundstobepaid purchased from his Kinsman, Pastor him by my Executors wjthin twelve Edmund Browne in 1655, and was the months after my decease. first settler in the hamlet known as ITEM. I give unto my sonne-in-law, Lanham. He died September 13, i 701. *DANIEL BACON, now living in new "Cousen John Bacon of Watertown," England in America and MARY, his was a son of Daniel Bacon and his wife, wife, my daughter, the somme of three (Mary Read) sister to Thomas Read, hundred and twenty pounds to be Senr. of Sudbury. It is through the carefully laid out in new England to entailment of lands upon Mary and her purchase land or an Annuity to her children, in accordance with the will my said daughter for her life and after of her Father Thomas in England, her decease to the use of all her children, that the English ancestry of Thomas that shall then be living at her decease of Sudbury is established. to be Equally devided betweene them, parte and parte alike or in case my said In the name of God, Amen. I, sonne-in-lawe, DANIEL BACON, his wife Thomas Read of Colchester, in the and children, sh.all happen to come over County of Essex, Carpenter, * * * * * to live in England then I will and my make and ordaine this my last Will and mynd is that the somme of three hundred Testament. * * * * * twenty pounds shall soe be disposed FIRST AND PRINCIPALLY, I commend of and layd out in lands here in Eng my soule unto the hands of God my land to the use aforesaid. Alsoe I give creator that gave itt, and as concerning to all my grand children the children of those worldly goods wch it hath pleased the said DANIEL BACON and MARY, God to bestow on mee, I give be my daughter, :five pounds a peece to be queath the same in manner and forme paid to them which are of age within following: six months after my decease. And to FIRST. I give the house in which I them which are sonnes now under age now live in the parish of Alsaints in when they shall be of age of one and Colchester to *THOMAS READ, my sonne, twenty yeares or dayes of marriage. now liveing in new England in America. And my will mind is that if THOMAS To hold to him and the heirs of his READ, my sonne shall come over to live body forever if he lives comes in England to enjoye his said Legacie and over unto England to enjoy itt. And shall sell his estate there and shall paye 12 THE READE RECORD the same to my sonne-in-law, the said five pounds and to the poore of the parish DANIEL BACON, to be layd out as the of St. Giles in Colchester five pounds legacy above to him is herein given. and to the poore of Saint Nicholas in Then I doe appoint my Executors herein Colchester three pounds. * * * to pay to my said sonne or his assignes IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have sett my here in England the somme which he shall hand and sett my seale; this thirteenth have so paid to my sonne-in-law the said day of July in the yeare of our Lord, DANIEL BACON in new England for 1665. * * * the use aforesaid the same not exceeding The Mark x .of THOMAS READ. the somme of one hundred pounds to be Sealed, published and delivered m laid out and disposed of here for the the presence of us, * * * * benefit of him and his child or children. THOMAS LUCAS ITEM. I give and bequeath unto JOHN.WATERHOUSE. my daughter RACHEL HOCKER, the somme of two hundred and seaventy pounds A. CODICIL to be as parte ofmywithin to be laid out upon a purchase of land written will and so to bee taken. to be settled upon JOSEPH HOCKER and MEMORANDUM. I doe further give RACHEL, his wife for theirl ives. * * * and bequeath unto the within names, And after their decease to the children JOSEPH HOCKER and RACHEL, his wife, of the body of said RACHEL. * * * * that my house with the appurtenances at ITEM. I give bequeath all my Saint John, Greene in Colchester in the household goods, aslynnen woolen, parish of Saint Giles in Colchester. * * * brasse, bedding, Pewter and all other WITNESS my hand and seale the day implements of household whatsoever and yeare within written. * * * * to my children, THOMAS READ, ISAAC THOMAS READ. READ and RACHEL READ, to be equally Sealed * * * and so delivered m shared and parted amongst them. presence of me. ITEM. Whereas my brother, GEORGE THOMAS LUCAS. READ hath receaved of my monies in Probate made at London, March London twelve pounds which he should 3rd, 1665-6, by Isaac Read and John have paid to mee, my will and mind is Clarke, Executors. Recorded Somerset and I doe hereby give to my said brother House, Book Mico p. 51. Will copied the said twelve pounds. * * * * by the late, well known New England ITEM. I give to THOMAS READ, my Genealogist, Mr. Henry F. Waters, for brother George Read's sonne, the somme Alanson H. Reed9, a lineal descendant. of five pounds * * * * at the age of * The Parish Register of St. Nicholas, one and twenty yeares. * * * * Colchester, has the following entry: ITEM. All other my lands and tene "1627. THOMAS, son of THOMAS ments, mortgages to me forfeited or READ and RACHEL,his wyfewas baptized not forfieted and stocke not before the 19th day of October." bequeathed I give and bequeath the "The Register of Admissions to the same to my sonne, IsAACKE READ. * * * Royal Grammar School of Colchester, AND I DO HEREBY nominate and Essex Co., Engla,nd," 1637 - 1740. appoint my said sonne, ISAAC and JOHN "Thomas Reade, eldest son of Thoµias CLARKE of Buttolphes parish, gardiner Reade Carpenter (habrilignari) Born to be Executor of this my last will and in St. Nicholas, Colchester. In his testament. * * * * 12th year. Admitted March 1639-0." AND LASTLY, I give unto the poore of No additional information is had, con Alsaints parish in Colchester forty cerning him until his name appears shillings, to the poore of the parish of upon the Town Record of Sudbury, Saint James five pounds, to the poore of Mass., in 1655 as an inhabitant of that the parish of Buttolphes in Colchester place. THE READE RECORD 13 2 * DANIEL BACON , second son of of comon lotts together with halfe a Michael1 of Dedham, Mass., was in swampe lott and halfe an acre & twenty Charlestown in 1639 and subscribed rod of fresh meadow & having also December 18th, 1640 to the Town given him five or six acres of arable land Orders for the then projected Town of lying without my pasture fence in the Woburn to which place he removed. feild called the Range and having also given unto JOHN VINEING, my son-in The 20th, Sept., 1661. A deed from law, halfe an acre and twenty rod Thomas Read of Sudbury-Carpenter more or less of fresh meadow & halfe to Mathew Gibbs of Sudbury-Hus a swampe lott. I doe now confirme unto bandman, is witnessed by Daniel Bacon them both all these my former gift and William Pearse. Middsx. Reg. D. unto them by this my last will. This being Vol. XII. p. 6. thus disposed of I doe give and bequeathe The 29th of November, 1670. A all the rest of my land in Waymouth deed from Michael Bacon, Junor, of undisposed of together with my house Woburn to Daniel Bacon, Senior, of & barne unto MARY, my wife to be New Cambridge, is witnessed by Thomas fully & wholly unto hir use during Read and Thomas Walker. Midd. Reg. her natural life and after my wife's D. Vol. 4. p. 179. decease, my will is, and I doe give & The 10th of January, 1678, Daniel bequeath my house and one acre & Bacon, then living in Cambridge, in a halfe of land adjoining unto to my house, deed to his son Jacob Bacon, recites, of which my orchard is to be part, "know ye that I DANIEL BACON of Cam unto my son, PHILIP; all the rest of my bridge, in observance of the last will and land, that is to say all the rest of my Testament of Thomas Read, late of land in King Oake Hill adjoining to Colchester in the countie of Essex, in my house, together with my pasture Old England, deceased, with refference as now it lyeth in the Range I doe give unto my children by my wife, 1 Mary and bequeathe after my wives, decease Bacon, daughter of the sd Thomas unto my son-in-law, JOHN VINEING; Read, have given * * * unto my son, further I doe give and bequeathe all my Jacob Bacon, one parcel! * * * of land household stuffe, cattle and other estate * * * within the limmitts of Water in moveables unto my wife to be dis towne, * * * conteyning * * * five and posed of as she shall please. I doe con a half acres. * * * January 10, 1678. stitute my faithful beloved wife, ye sole Middx. Reg. D. Vol. 10. p. 579. Executrix of this my last will. And finally I doe appoint my beloved brother, THOMAS DYAR and my loveing friend WILL OF PHILIP READE OF WEY RICHARD PORTER, my overseers, to see MOUTH, 1676. this my last will and testamt performed (Reade List, No. 10.) according to the true intent and meaneing thereof. I doe by this my last willmake I, PHILIP READE of Weymouth, being voideall other wills heretofore made by weake of body but of sound memory, me and declare this to be my last will & disposing mind doe make this my last & for the confirmation hereof I have will and testament as followeth, that is set my hand and seale this 15th day of to say: I having already given unto my December in ye yeare of or Lord, 1674. son PHILIP READE upon his marriage all The marke of PHILIP READE & his my divisions of common lands in the seale. towne of Waymouth, that is one greate lot containing twelve acres more or Signed, sealed in the presence of less & two common lotts one in the SAMUEL TORREY, upper and the other in the lower division THOMAS DYER. 14 THE READE RECORD "Will proved 5th of May, 1676, by Conn. His sons, Lyman, Chester, Syl Samuel Torrey and Deacon Thomas vester, Lothrop and Justin emigrated Dyer. to Portage County, Ohio about 1840. (Reg. Prob. Suff. Co. Vol. 6-120.) Their descendants who participated in the present reunion, had not hitherto INVENTORY OF PHILIP READS known the ancestry of Abner Reed, ESTATE, WEYMOUTH. whose family Bible, owned by Mrs. "An Inventory of ye estate of PHILIP Cross, was on exhibition at the meeting. REED, deceased, FebruaTy 29, 1675." Mr. John Gould of Aurora Station is Th £ President of the family organization, Imprimis wearing apparell 02 . 10. 00 A dwelling house, barn and orchard 30. 00. 00 his wife, Mrs. Gould is secretary and Acres of land to ye house adjoyning 20. 00. 00 Mrs. Frank Pearce of Mantua, Ohio, 6 acres of land in ye Reng field 35. 00. 00 is historian. About fifty descendants A great lot of 12 acres 08. 00. 00 were present. A common lot in ye 1st division, 6 acres 03. 00. 00 One lot in ye 2nd division, 18 acres 04. 00. 00 After a bounteous dinner, served by Bed and Clothes 07 . 00. 00 the ladies of the Congregational Church, One acre & halfe of fresh meadow 08. 00. 00 Rev. R. T. Cross presented to the One Swamp lot, 2 acres 04. 00. 00 assembly a number of brand new yet One iron pot and one iron kittle 01. 00. 00 One sword and one barrell of a gun 00 . 10. 00 very old ancestors, extending back One cow, 4 lb., one sheep, 8£ of Abner and Mary (Spring) Reed for 2 pigs, 1 lb. 05.08.00 three generations. He had secured their A skillet bason & other household stuff 00.10.00 names through the help of Miss Ellen 16 bushlls of barley 03.04.00 Pork 00.15.00 A. Reed of New Haven, Conn., a great Debts due 01.14.00 granddaughter of Abner Reed of Granby, Old lumber 00.18.00 through his son Shalor and grandson Charles. 135.09.00 Some account of the earlier genera This extate was apprised by us May tions was found in the Reade Record, 4, 1676. Nos. IV and V. The line of Abner STEVEN F. FRENCH. is as follows: John Vineing brought in this In (1) Dr. Philip Reade of Concord, ventory declaring ye Widd; or Executrix Ms1ss. (1624-1696), who married Abi to be such web was accepted by ye gail Rice. worship Jno. Leveret, Esq., and Edw. (2) Dr. Jacob Read of Simsbury, Ting, Esq., Assistt. this 5th day of May, Conn. (1673-1709), who married Eliza 1676. As attests £free. Grace Bardall, beth Law. Recordr. (3) John Read of Simsbury and (Reg. Prob. Sufi. Co. Vol. 5-335.) Granby. (1708-1792), who married Hannah Holcomb. (4) Abner Reed of West Granby, REUNION OF ABNER REED'S Conn. (1754-1822), who married Mary DESCENDANTS Spring. Contributed by Rev. R. T. Cross, Twins NoTE. The change in the form of burg, Ohio. the surname, characteristic of the times, The 34th annual reunion of those will be noted in the above pedigree. descendants of Abner Reed living in Many autographs of Dr. Philip Reade Ohio was held Wednesday, June 10, are to be found in the ancient records 1914, at the residence of Rev. and Mrs. of Massachusetts which show beyond R. T. Cross, in Twinsburg, Summit question his own usage in the matter. Co., Ohio. Mrs. Cross is a great His descendants of the present day, granddaughter of Abner Reed (1754- so far as known, spell the name 'Reed.' 1822) who lived at West Granby, G. S. S. THE READE RECORD 15 money with Improvements thereof unto my Grand Daughter ELIZABETH READ aforesaid Item. I Give unto my Sister 1Rea~e Mistortcal an~ HANNAH BROUGHTON & my Sister SARAH HEAD, MRs.,E'sTHER REED Madison, Wis. REED, E. M. Wellesley Hills, Mass. HESSION, MRS. MABEL S.. Bridgeport, Conn. REED, FRANCIS Worcester, Mass. HODGES, .MISS MARY A. Foxboro, Mass. REED, FRANCIS B. E. Weymouth, Mass. HOTCHKISS, MRS. Anna M .. REED, MRs. FRANK A. Detroit, Mich. Bridgeport, Conn. REED, FRANK H. West Mansfield, Mass HUBBARD, MRS CHARLES T. REED, FRED L. . Cohasset, Mass. Ta.U:uton, Mass. REED, FREDERICH. New York, N. Y. HUTCHINSON, EDWARD B. Can,bridge, Mass. REED, FREDERICK E. Thompson, Conn. JACKSON, ?\1RS. MARY A. East Orange, N. J. REED, GEORGE A. Los Angeles, Calif. KIMBALL, MRS. HELEN F. Brookline, Mass. REED, REV. GEORGE H. Concord, N. H. LEWIS, JAMES E. Taunton, Mass. REED, HAROLD F. . Wellesley Hills, Mass. LEWIS, MRS. ] OSEPIDNE R. REED, Rev. HARRY W.. Watertown, N. Y. So. Duxbury, Mass. REED, MISS HELEN LEAH Cambridge, Mass LUTHER, MISS Lucy E. Chicago, Ills. REED, HENRY B. . So. Weymouth, Mass. MERRIAM, MRS. HELEN READ Syracuse, N. Y. REED, MRS. HENRY B. . So. Weymouth, Mass. MERROW, MRS. RENA M. Malden, Mass. REED, HOMER, J. Canandaigua, N. Y. MORSE, WILLARDS. New York, N. Y. REED, JAMES RUSSELL Boston. MORSS, MRS. ETHEL REED REED, JOSEPH M. . Rockport, Mass. Boston. REED, Mrss JuLIA L. . Baltimore, Md. ORCUTT, JASON B. . So.Weymouth, Mass. REED, DR. J. HOWARD New York, N. Y. PETTEE, MRS. GEORGIANA E. REED, J. WARNER . Belle Rive, Ills. Roxbury, Mass REED, LATHAM G. . New York, N. Y. PIERCE, MRS. MARY A. Taunton, Mass. REED, CAPT. LEWIS Rockland, Mass. PRESCOTT, Miss CLARA F. Lawrence, Mass. REED, Miss LUCY H. . So. Weymouth, Mass. PROUTY, MRS. 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Lowell, Mass. REED: CHARLES F. . Whitman, Mass. TURMAN, MRS. HELEN L. R. REED. CHARLES H. Westboro, Mass. Atlanta, Ga. REED, CHARLES K. . Worcester, Mass. w ALKER, GEORGE L. . Taunton, Mass. REED MISS CLARA M.. Westfield, Mass. WASHBURN, MRS. GRACE B. REED; CLARENCE D. Whitman, Mass. Brookline, Mass. REED, EDWARD D. . Buffalo, N. Y. WEBB, MRS. ELLEN REED. REED, EDWARD F. . Everett, Mass. Scituate, Mass. REED, EDWARD T. . Albany, N. Y. WILKINSON, MRS. ANNA REED REED, MISS ELIZABETH Boston. Providence, R. I. REED, MISS ELLEN A. . New Haven, Conn. WooD, FRANK H. So. Weymouth, Mass. REED, EUGENE W. . No. Brookfield, Mass. WooD, MRS. JULIA A. R. So. Weymouth, Mass. Ube 1Reabe 1Recoro. Number VIII. BOSTON, MASS. 1915. THE READE SOCIETY FOR GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH The Twelfth Annual Meeting of the READE SocIETY was held in the American House, Boston, on Thursday, October 27, 1915. A reception was held at one o'clock, at which members and guests exchanged greetings. Dinner was served at half-past one. about fifty being seated at the table, and General Philip Reade, U.S. A. (Retired), presided in the absence of Rev. James Reed, the President. At the conclusion of the dinner, William Wallace Lunt, Esquire, President of the Society of 1812 in the Commonwealth of Massa chusetts, read a paper entitled "Captain Samuel Chester Reid, and his Fight in the General Armstrong." At the conclusion of his paper, the thanks of the Society were tendered to Mr. Lunt. At a business session, which followed, the reports of the Sec retary and Treasurer were read and accepted. Rev. James Reed, President of the Society, having declined to serve another term, it was VOTED to send him by the Secretary, a letter as a tribute of esteem for his service to the Society. The election of officers was held, and those named on the eighth page were elected to serve for the ensuing year. Miss Helen Leah Read read an original poem entitled '' The Man and the Name;" and the company was entertained by songs and instrumental music by Miss J. Leland Clarke, Mrs. J. Austin Furfry, and a violinist. The exercises having been concluded by singing a verse of "America,'' the Society dispersed until the next annual meeting, in October, 1916. ALANSON H. REED, BOSTON, October 27, 1915. Secretary. CAPT. SAMUEL CHESTER REID'S FIGHT IN THE "GENERAL ARMSTRONG" Bv WILLIAM WALLACE LUNT At the outbreak of the second war outbreak of the War of 1812 to prey on with Great Britain in 1812, the United British commerce, none had won so States were sadly in need of ships, high a place in the popular imagination but being handicapped by financial as this trim-built, black-hulled schooner. difficulties, and the time being precious, Built for speed, and carrying a spread it was deemed advisable to build of canvas at which most skippers smaller though speedier vessels, those would have stood aghast, she was the that could sail up to a fleet of British fastest and best handled privateer afloat, for the chase. Thus it was that Yankee and had always been able to show her Privateers of the Gen. Armstrong type heels to the enemy on the rare occasions proved veritable hornets for the British when the superior range of her seven Navy to contend with. guns had failed to pound him into The GEN. ARMSTRONG [In command submission. Her list of captures had of Capt. Samuel Chester Reid] was made rich men of her owners, and had perhaps one of the best of her class, caused Lloyd's to raise the insurance every known wrinkle of the craftsman on a vessel merely crossing the English being incorporated in her building, and Channel to thirteen guineas in the when ready to sail on her first cruise, hundred. she was pronounced as near perfect The story of her desperate encounter as possible. off the mouth of the Surinam River with In fact everything about her, from the British sloop of war COQUETTE, the carved and gilded figure-head, past with four times her weight in guns, the rakish, slanting masts to the slender had fired the popular imagination stern, indicated the privateer. As she as had few other events of the war. stood into the roadstead of Fayal [a Although her commander, Samuel Portuguese island in the Azores,] late Chester Reid, was not long past his in the afternoon of September 26, thirtieth birthday, no more skilful navi 1814, black-hulled and white-sparred, gator or daring fighter ever trod a carrying an amazing spread of snowy quartef-deck, and his crew of ninety canvas, she made a picture that brought men-Down-East fishermen, old man a grunt of approval even from the surly o'-war's men, Creole privateersmen who Azorian pilot. Hardly had the red had fought under Lafitte, reckless white-and-blue ensign showing her nat adventurers of every sort and kind - ionality fluttered to her peak before would have warmed the heart of bluff a harbor skiff bearing the American old John Paul Jones himself. consul, Dabney, shot out from shore; Just as dusk was falling the officer on for these were troublous tirres on the watch reported a sail in the offing, and Atlantic, and letters from the States were Reid and the consul, hurrying on deck, few and far between. Rounding her made out the British brig CARNATION, stern, he read, with a thrill of pride, of eighteen guns, with two other war "GENERAL ARMSTRONG, NEW vessels in her wake: the thirty-eight YORK." gun frigate ROTA, and the PLANTA The very name stood for romance, GENET, of seventy-four. Now, as valor, hair-breadth escape. For of all the privateer lay in the innermost the two-hundred-odd privateers that harbor, where a dead calm prevailed, put out from American ports at the while the three British ships were fast THE READE RECORD 3 approaching before the brisk breeze er! For your own safety I warn you!" which was blowing outside, Reid, who At his hail the boats halted as though knew the line which marks foolhardiness in indecision, and their commanders from courage appreciating. that the held a whispered consultation. Then, chances of his being able to hoist anchor, apparantly deciding to take the risk, and make sail, and get out of the harbor hoping, no doubt, to catch the privateer before the "British squadron arrived unprepared, they gave the order: "Give to block the entrance were almost way all!" The oars caught the water infi.ntesimal, decided to stay where he together, and the four boats, loaded to was and trust to the neutrality of the the gunwales with sailors and marines, port, a decision that was confirmed by came racing on. the assurances of Consul Dabney that "Let 'em have it, boys!" roared the Brifr,h would not dare to attack Reid, and at the word a stream of flame a vessel lying in a friendly harbor. leaped from the dark side of the priva But therein the consul was mistaken, teer- and a torrent of grape swept the for throughout the entire duration of crowded boats, almost annihilating one the war the British as cynically dis of the crews, and sending the others, regarded the observance of international crippled and bleeding, back to the law and the rights of neutrals as though shelter of their ship. they did not exist. By this time the moon had fully The CARNATION, learning the iden risen, and showed the heights over tity of the American vessel from the looking the harbor to be black with pilot, hauled close into the harbor, not spectators, among whom were the Por letting go her anchor until she was tuguese governor and his staff; but within pistol-shot of the GENERAL the castle, either from weakness or ARMSTRONG. Instantly a string of fear, showed no signs of resenting the signal-flags fluttered from her mast, outrageous breach of neutrality to which and the message was promptly acknow the port had been subjected. Angered ledged by her approaching consorts, and chagrined at their repulse, the which thereupon proceeded to stand British now threw all caution aside. off and on across the mouth of the harbor, The long-boats and gigs of all three ships thus barring any chance of the privateer were lowered, and into them were making her escape. So great was the crowded nearly, four hundred men, armed commotion which ensued on the CAR with muskets, pistols, and cutlasses. N ATION'S deck that Reid, becoming Reid, seeing that an attack was to be suspicious of the Englishman's good made in force, proceeded to warp his faith, warped his ship under the very vessel still closer inshore, mooring her guns of the Portuguese fort. stem and stern within a few roads of About eight o'clock just as dark had the castle. Moving two of the nine fallen, Captain Reid saw four boats pounders across the deck, and cutting slip silently from the shadow of the ports for them in the bulwarks, he CARNATION and pull toward him brought five guns, in addition to his with muffled oars. If anything more famous "long tom," to bear on the were needed to convince him of their enemy. With cannon double-shotted, hostile intentions, the moon at that boarding-nets triced up, and decks moment appeared from behind a cloud cleared for action, the crew of the and was reflected by the scores of cut GENERAL ARMSTRONG lay down lasses and musket-barrels in all four of beside their guns to await the British the approaching boat's. As they came attack. within hailing distance Reid swung It was not long in coming. Just as himself into the shrouds. the bells of the old Portuguese cathedral "Boats there!" he shouted, making a boomed twelve, a dozen boats loaded to trumpet of his hands. "Come no near- the water's edge with sailors and marines, 4 THE READE RECORD whose burnished weapons were like so the privateer, they swept. Six boats many mirrors under the rays of the made fast to her quarter and six more moon, swung around a promontory to her bow. "Boarders up and away!" .behind which they had been forming bellowed the officers, hacking des~rate and, with measured stroke of oars, came ly at the nettings with their swords, sweeping down upon the lone privateer. and firing their pistols point-blank into The decks of the GENERAL ARM the faces they saw above them. The STRONG were black and silent, but ARMSTRONG'S gunners, , unable to round each gun clustered its crew of half depress the muzzles of their guns naked gunners, and behind the bul enough so that they could be' brought warks knelt a line of cool, grim riflemen, to bear, lifted the solid shot and dropped eyes sighting down their barrels, cheeks them from the rail into the British boats, pressed close against the butts. Up mangling their crews and crashing and down behind his men paced Reid, through their bottoms. From the shelter the skipper, cool as a winter's morning. of the bulwarks the American riflemen "Hold your fire until I give the word, fired and loaded and fired again, while boys," he cautioned quietly. "Wait the negro cook and his assistant played till they get within range, and then their part in the defence by pouring teach 'em better manners." kettles of boiling water over the British Nearer and nearer came the shadowy who were attempting to scramble up line of boats, the oars rising and falling the sides, sending them back into their with the faultless rhythm which marks boats again scalded and groaning with the veteran man-o'-war's man. On they pain. came, and now the waiting Americans There has been no fiercer struggle in could make out the gilt-lettered hat all the annals of the sea. The Yankee bands of the blue jackets and the gunners, some of them gray-haired men white cross-belts and the brass buttons who had seen service with John Paul on the tunics of the marines. A moment Jones in the BONHOMME RICHARD, more and those on the ARMSTRONG'S changed from cannon-balls to grape, deck could see, beneath the shadow of and from grape to bags of bullets, so the leather shakoes, the tenst;:, white that by the time the British boats drew faces of the British boarders. alongside they were little more than "Now, boys!" roared Captain Reid; floating shambles. The dark waters "let 'em have it for the honor of the of the harbor were lighted up by spurts flag!" and from the side of the privateer of flame from muskets and cannon; leaped a blast of flame and lead, cannon the high, shrill yell of the Yankee pri and musketry crashing in chorus. Never vateersmen rose above the deep-throat were men taken more completely by ed hurrahs of the English sailors; the surprise than were those British sailors, air was filled with the shouts and oaths of for they had expected that Reid, relying the combatants, the shrieks and groans on the neutrality of the port, would be of the wounded, the incessant trampling quite unprepared to resist them. But, of struggling men upon the decks, the though the American fire had caused splash of dead and injured falling terrible havoc in the crowded boats, overboard, the clash and clang of steel, with the bull-dog courage for which and all the savage, overwhelming tur the British sailors were justly famous, moil of a struggle to the death. Urged they kept indomitably on. "Give way! on by their officers' cries of "No quarter! Give way all!" screamed the boy Give the Yankees no quarter!" the coxswains, and in the face of a withering British division which had attacked rifle-fire the sailors, recovering from the bow hacked its way through the • their momentary panic, bent grimly to nettings, and succeeded by sheer weight their oars. Through a perfect hail of numbers in getting a footing on the storm of lead, right up to the side of deeck, all three of the American lieuten- THE READE RECORD 5 ants being killed or disabled in the the CARNATION was compelled to terrific hand-to-hand struggle that en beat a demoralized retreat, with her sued. rigging cut away, her foremast about At this critical juncture, when the to fall, and with several gaping holes be Americans on the forecastle, their officers tween wind and water. But Reid, fallen and their guns dismounted, were appreciating that there was absolutely being pressed slowly back by over no chance of escape, and recognizing whelming numbers, Captain Reid, hav that further resistance would entail an ing repulsed the attack on the ARM unnecessary sacrifice of his men's lives, STRONG'S quarter, led the after di by which nothing could be gained, vision forward at a run, the privateers ordered the crew to throw the nine men, though outnumbered five to one, pounders which had rendered such driving the English overboard with the valiant service overboard and to leave resistless fury of their onset. As the the ship. The veteran gunners, who British boats, now laden with dead and were as much attached to their great dying, attempted to withdraw into black guns as a cavalryman is to his safety, they were raked again and horse, obeyed the order with tears again with showers of lead; two of ploughing furrows down their powder them sank, two of them were captured begrimed cheeks. Then Reid with his by the Americans. Finally, with nearly own hand trained the long-tom down his three hundred of their men - (three vessel's hatchway, and pulling the lan quarters of the cutting-out-force), dead yard sent a charge of grape crashing or wounded, the British, now cowed through her bottom, from which she at and discouraged, pulled slowly and once began to sink. Ten minutes later, painfully out of range. Some of the before a British crew could reach her most brilliant victories the British navy side, the GENERAL ARMSTRONG has ever gained were far less dearly went to the bottom with her flag still. purchased. defiantly flying. At three in the morning Reid received Few battles have been fought in a note from Consul Dabney asking him which the odds were so unequal, and in to come ashore. He then learned that few battles have the relative losses the governor had sent a letter to the been so astounding. The three British B--ritish commander asking him to de war-ships carried two thousand men sist from further hostilities, as several and one hundred and thirty guns, and buildings in the town had been injured of the four hundred men who composed by the British fire and a number of the the boarding party they lost, according inhabitants wounded. To this request to their own accounts, nearly three Captain Lloyd had rudely replied that hundred killed and wounded. Of the he would have the Yankee privateer American crew of ninety men, two were if he had to knock the town into a heap killed and seven wounded. This little of ruins. Returning on board, Reid crew of privateersmen had, in other ordered the dead and wounded taken words, put out of action more than ashore, and told the crew to save their three times their own number of British, personal belongings. and had added one more laurel to our At daybreak the CARNATION, being chaplet of triumphs on the sea. of lighter draught than the other vessels, The Americans had scarcely gained stood close in for a third attack, opening the shore before Captain Lloyd-who, on the privateer with every gun she by the way, had been so severly wounded could bring to bear. But even in those in the leg that amputation was necessary days the fame of American gunners - sent a peremptory message to the was as wide as the seas, and so well did governor demanding their surrender. the crew of the GENERAL ARM But the men who could not be taken at STRONG uphold their reputation that sea were not the men to be captured on 6 THE READE RECORD land, and the Americans, retreating the tributes which were paid to the to the mountainous centre of the island, little band of heroes, none had the flavor took possession of a thick-walled con of the concluding line of a letter written vent, over which they hoisted the stars by one of the British officers engaged in and stripes, and from which they defied the action to a relative in England. British and Portuguese alike to come "If this is the way the Americans and take them. No one tried. fight," he wrote, "we may well say, All of the following day was spent by ' God deliver us from our enemies. ' " the British in burying their one hundred and twenty dead - you can see the white gravestones to-day if you will SAMUEL CHESTER REID, was take the trouble to climb the hill be born at Norwich, Conn., on the 2.5th hind the little town - but it took them of August, 1783, and up to his eleventh a week to repair the damage caused by year, his life ,vas much the same as the the battle. And so deep was their average New England boy upon the chagrin and mortification that when two farm. At this tender age, however, British ships put into Fayal a few days when most boys now-a-days would be later, and were ordered to take home the found in the school room, we find him wounded, they were forbidden to carry at sea, being captured by a French any news of the disaster back to Eng privateer, and imprisoned at Guada land. loupe. To Captain Reid and his little band Later he served as Acting Midship of fighters is due in no small measure man in the West Indian Squadron, the credit of saving New Orleans from under command of that bluff old mar capture and Louisiana from invasion. tinet, Commodore Truxton. And at Lloyd's squadron was a part of the the early age of thirty he was com expedition then gathering at Pensacola mander of that incomparable privateer, for the invasion of the South, but it "the General Armstrong," of which was so badly crippled in its encounter I shall speak at length, later. with the privateer that it did not reach Young Reid inherited a robust con the Gulf of Mexico until ten days later stitution, and his seafaring life detracted than the expedition had planned to nothing from his entering early manhood sail. The expedition waited for Lloyd in perfect physical condition. Of splen and his reinforcements, so that when did physique, a frank and winning it finally approached New Orleans, countenance, with the customary mutton Jackson and his frontiersmen, who had chop whiskers affected by naval hastened down by forced marches from men at that time, we can imagine the North, had made preparations to him walking the quarter-deck, reliant give the English a warm reception. in his height of 6 feet 2 or 3 inches, Had the expedition arrived ten days deep chested, muscular, his keen hazel earlier it would have found the Ameri eye, taking in at a glance, the minutest cans unprepared, and New Orleans details, his clarion voice being heard would have fallen. high above the roar of wind and wave; Captain Reid and his men, landing on a figure calling forth admiration from their native soil at Savannah, found his superior officers, also a very whole their journey northward turned into a some regard from the more turbulent triumphal progress. The whole country members of his crew. went wild with enthusiasm. There was It is said he "never lost his head" or, not a town or village on the way but did as the slang phrase has it, he "never them honor. The city of Richmond got rattled." The greater the danger gave Captain Reid a great banquet, and responsibility, the calmer he be and the State of New York presented came, and under any and all circum him with a sword of honor. But of all stances, could always be found as calm THE READE RECORD 7 and serene as a summer morning - Capt. Reid after the loss of his ship, and to this as well as his utter fearless set out for home, and landed at Savan ness, can be attributed his success as a nah, making his way northward by commander. land. On reaching Richmond, the Vir He was never troubled, as were other ginians wishing to honor the hero of commanders, in getting a crew, for the hour tendered him a public dinner, every seaman on the Atlantic seaboard at which the Governor, Members of deemed it a rare bit of good fortune to the Council, Judges of the Supreme sail under his command knowing full Court and other distinguished gentle well, that Reid would never order men attended. The speaker of the them to go, where he dared not lead. House of Burgesses presided, and Wm. Though of a kindly and jovial dis Wirt was Vice President. When Capt. position, he was a lion when roused, , Reid retired, the chairman gave this and an enemy rarely escaped, once his · sentiment, "Capt. Reid, his valor has fighting blood was up. shed a blaze of renown upon the char Unlike some, his modesty prevented acter of our seaman, and won for him his writing for posterity much of him- 1 self a laurel of eternal bloom." self or his deeds, and historians have On the 7th of April, 1815, the state failed to do him justice, for he, perhaps as of New York voted the thanks of the much as General Jackson, was a great state and a sword to him, and the factor at the battle of New Orleans, the citizens, at Tammany Halt, presented battle fought and won after the treaty him with a valuable service of plate. of peace had been signed ending the After the war, he was appointed a war. sailing master in the U. S. Navy, and Had it not been for his determined held that office until his death. resistance to the British squadron in He was also Port vVarden of New the harbor of Fayal, this expeditionary York and a weigher of customs. force sent out to reinforce Gen. Packen He invented and erected the signal ham, (so crippled by Capt. Reid's telegraphs at the Battery and at the gunners, as to take nearly two weeks Narrows, N.Y., and also has the distinc to repair damages,) would have been able tio1t of ha11ing invented the arrangement to arrive at the appointed rendezvous of tlze stars and stripes in our national on time, and it is possible historians standard. would haye had a different tale to tell Capt. Reid was simple in his habits, regarding the battle of New Orleans. upright in conduct, and honest in all The intention of the British was to his dealings. He was the chosen com capture this city, the key to the whole panion of many of the best and most Mississippi valley, and so disperse their distinguished citizens, and his memory forces along the river from the gulf is sweetest to those who knew him best. to Canada as to prevent the further He died at New York on the 28th Qf westward march of the young republic. January, 1861. The action of Captain Reid in de He was buried from Trinity Church, laying the squadron under Lloyd pre his remains being escorted to their vented not only this scheme, but set last resting place in Greenwood Cemetery at naught the agreement provided for, by the Marines of the Navy Yard at in the treaty, that all territory in pos Brooklyn. [See Ancestry, p. 15] session of the English at the time of No better account of the battle in which Capt. the treaty's acceptance by the govern Reid won renown ever was given than that above ment should remain under the authority from the pen of E. Alexander Powell, F.R.G.S., of the crown, thus all the vast territory author of "The Last Frontier,"etc., from which west of the Mississippi remained in it was taken; also quotations from Cooper's History of the United States Navy, and Win our possession, notwithstanding the sor's Narrative and Critical Preparation of this adroitness of the British diplomats. paper.-Wi!!iam Wallace Lunt. 8 THE READE RECORD ~be 1Reat,e 1Recorr,. THE SECRETARY SAYS: -That he hopes the present issue of the Rec Published by ord will please the members. THE READE SOCIETY For Genealogical Research -That the Rev. JAMES REED, our venerable former President. is in his usual good health and sends his kindly regards to all. -That it was intended to print a biographical sketch of Gen. PHILIP READE, our now Presi dent, but it was found that owing to his long service in the United States Army, and many offices in patriotic and social societies, the account would fill a volume and space forbids. But the READE SocIETY is honored in having the General as its president. -That the will of JOHN READ of Freetown, printed herewith, was kindly copied by our Vice-President, Mr. JOSHUA E. CRANE, from the Bristol County Registry of Probate, at Taunton, Mass. -That the will of PHILIP REED of Abington, and the Administration of the Estate of his son, STEPHEN REED, were copied by Mr. Officers Elected, October 27, 1915 ALANSON H. REED from the Plymouth County President Registry of Probate, at Plymouth, Mass. BRIG. GEN. PHILIP READE .... Boston -That it is believed these wills and adminis U.S. A. Retired. trations have not been printed before. Vice Presidents -That the lines "Grandpa and I" are from a J. PAULDING READ ...... New York little volume of verse entitled "Three Score and Ten," published by one of our mem hers, JOSHUA E. CRANE. .Taunton. JOHN HORACE REED, of Armenia, N. Dak. Treasurer -That our Vice-President,]. PAULDING READ, CHARLES F. READ. . . . Brookline of 71 Broadway, New Vork, reports that on the Secretary 17th of this present March, there was born to him and his wife, JuLIA(DEWITTJ READ, a son ALANSON H. REED...... Wellesley Hills and heir, Thomas Dewitt Rearf, a namesake Genealogist and lineal descendant of THOMAS READ, of GEORGE S. STEWART ...... Bedford. Colchester, England, and of THOMAS READ of Sudbury. Mass., whose wills of 1665 and 1701, A.D. were printed in the No. VII Reade Record. Annual Meetings -That anyone is eligible to join the Reade Twelve annual meetings of the Reade Society Society who is interested in its work and is have been held in Massachusetts as follows: willing to pay the annual due of ONE DOLLAR Taunton, July 14, 1904. -That the Society needs a larger membership Boston, October 12, 1905. and a larger income to do a larger and better South Weymouth, September 27, 1906. genealogical work, West Bridgewater, October 17, 1907. -That if members will make lt their business Boston, October 28, 1908. to secure one or two new members it wotild Boston, October 28, 1909. be a great help. Lexington, October 28, 1910. South Weymouth, October 27, 1911. --That the thanks of the Treasurer and Secre Burlington, October 16, 1912. tary are given to those members who have in Boston, October 30, 1913. the past so loyally stood by the Society and Boston, October 22, 1914. paid their dues to date. Boston, October 27, 1915. -That thoge who have taken a Life Member ship have become of the elect "whose works live after them" for all the Life Funds are de YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN posited in a Savings Bank and only the interest Remittances of membership fees (one ever used. .dollar per year) (or $10 for a Life Membership) -That the Reade Society has no paid officials, should be sent to CHARLES F. READ, Treasurer, its officers serving without pay "for the good Old State House, Boston, Mass. of the cause." THE READE RECORD 9 JACOB WHITEMORE REED was a resident of Groveland,Massachusetts. He was an attorney at-law at South Groveland and postmaster of that village from 1854 td 1862. Admitted a member of the New England Historic Gen ealogical Society in 1856. ''He possessed an unusual memory and was a man of great energy of character together with an in domnitable will which carried him through many difficulties." This is well evidenced bv his undertaking to publish in his book the genealogies of all the Read-Reed Families in America! To this work he devoted more than ten years of his life. A part of the letters and papers from which he compiled his work are now in the possession of our Secretary. Mr. Alanson H. Reed. JACOB WHITEMORE REED, was the third son of Abel and Ruth (Lane) Reed and a descend ant of WILLIAM READ of Woburn, Mass., who came to America in 1635. JACOB WHITEMORE REED8,ABEL 7,MosEs6, SAM UEL 5, \VILLIAM4,\VILLIAM3, GEORGE2, WILLIAMl. Born Andover N.H., March 20, 1805. Married Oct. 3, 1826, RUHAMAH B. TEN NEY, dau. of WILLIAM TENNEY of Bradford. He died Nov.10, 1869. She died July 25, 18i.5. Issue, two sons & three daughters. HERALDRY ' SIR ]AMES LAWRENCE, speaking of heraldry 1 and nobility in his "Nobility of the British Gentry," thus-explains the original use of, and the different methods of obtaining armourial bearings; "Any-individual who distinguishes JACOB WHITEMORE REED may be called the himself may be said to enable himself. A prince "Father of American Read-Reed Genealogy," judging an individual worthy of notice gave by reason of the publication in 1861 of his him patent letters of nobility. In these letters "History of the Reed Family in Europe and were emblazoned the arms that were to distin America." (8 vo. pp. 588.) The portrait guish his shield. By this shield he was to be above and lac-simile of his signature are re known, as nobilis. A plebian had no blazonry produced from a copy of his work now in the on his shield pecause he was ignoblis, or un library of the New Eng. Historic Genealogical worthy of notice. Hence arms are the criterion Society. By some curious circumstance many of nobility. In every country in Europe, with of the books as published do not contain this out exception a grant of arms or letters patent portrait. To perpetuate the memory of the of nobility is conferred on all the descendants. man who rendered such invaluable ·service to Thus it will be seen that the essential part of the numerous Read-Reed Family, and as a heraldry to chivalry was the hereditary char matter of interest to our Members, it has been acter of coat armour. It may be as well to ex reprinted here. His work has been the foun plain that this appellation of a coat-of-arms dation, practically of all the Read-Reed Gen originated from the practice of embroidering ealogies now in print, as the information he the family insignia on the surcoat, a garment collected and published could not now be other worn over the armour or shirt of mail. wise obtained. But while invaluable in this These surcoats in later times were used onlv way, it is characterized by many errors and by heralds, by whom they are still worn, when statements regarding the original immigrants on official duties, and by pages and menials of which are in part excused by the then insufficient princely or noble houses. But arms were not sources of information, and the less critical only seen on the surcoat. They appeared on genealogical work then done. It has been the caparisons of a knight's horse, on his shield the province of the "Reade Society" to correct and accoutrements, were embroidered on the these so far as possible and print the results in wall hangings of the castle hall and lent great the "Reade Record." A comparison of the authority to his engraved seal. latter with Mr. Reed's book will show the From AB Co/HERALDRY progress so far made. Jacobs & Co., Philadelphia, Pttblislters. 10 THE READE RECORD side of Taunton River at a place Known WILL OF JOHN REED by ye name of the Great Meaddows of Freetown, Mass., 1713·1714, ? Son of John Read of aforesaid & is now in the possession Newport, R, I.-No. 28, Reade List. of my said son JOHN READ. (which In the name of God, Amen. I meadow I bought of Mr. Jmm BAYLY, JOHN READ of FREETOWN, in the beside a halfe Iott that may apeare County of Bristoll within the Province by deed under my hand & seal with of Massachusetts Bay in New all & singular the privileges & appur England, yeoman. Calling to minde tanances with the said twoo acres & my owne mQrtallity & remembring halfe of meadowes belonging or in it is appointed for all once to dye, anywise apperteineing to him my said being at this present time of a sounde sonJOHN READ, his heirs assignes forever. minde & memory as at other times, ITEM. I give and bequeath unto my Praised be God for the Same Doe make son JOSEPH READ of Freetowne, afore this my last will & testiment in manner said, the one whole quarter part of that and forms followeing that is to say, share of land I purchased of MR. PETER first & Principally I commend my soule & RALPH THATCHERS of Milton, in into' the hands of God, And my Body the Province afforesaid being the eight I commit to the earth to be Decently _shaire or Iott in Number. Buried at the discretion of my executrix Together with three acres & ahalf herein after mentioned And at: for mv of salt meadow lying & being on the worldly estate which God of his goodness westermost side of Taunton River hath bestowed upon mee, I give, at a place knowne by the Name of bequeathe and bestowe as followeth. the Great Meadowes which meadow First I will that my just debts and I purchased of JOSHUA GrLDEE of funerall Expences be paid and discharged. Freetowne afforesaid besides one quarter ITEM. I give & bequeath unto my sheire of land that may apeare by. Deed well beloved wife, HANNAH READ, under my hand and seal with all and all that my house and lands in Freetown singular the profitts priveledges & wherein I now live ( which land I bought appurtanances unto the said quarter of MATHUE BOOMER Senior) & is a full part of the said eight share, being the quarter part of the fourth Iott in Numher Southermost part, or quarter of said & is the Northermost part or quarter Sheire & three acres, & half of meadow of said Iott for and during her Natural belonging or in anywise appurtaining Life, with all the priviliges thereunto to him my said son JOSEPH READ his belonging. heirs & assignes for ever, as also my ITEM. I give and bequeath unto dwelling house & land where I now live my said wife all my stock, movables with all the profitts & priveledges & Negroe man JAMES for and during therunto belonging unto him my said her Natural Life & to be disposed son JOSEPH READ, his heirs, & assignes of by her to & amongst my children forever after the death & decease of as shee shall see meet: Also I give his mother my now wife, HANNAH READ. & bequeath unto my said wife HANNAH All wayes Providing my said son, READ, five acres of salt medclow which JOSEPH READ, Pay or Cause to be paid I bought of HEUGH COALE, out of mv twenty six pounds currant money of tract of Meddowes lying on Taunto~ New England, unto my Grandchildren River in Shewomick, at a place calfed which my daughter, HANNAH SHEAR the Great Meddow for and dur;ng her MAN left and to bee paid as hereafter Natural Life. is exprest. ITEM. I give & bequeath unto my ITEM. To my grandchild BENJAMIN eldest son JOHN READ of Freetown SHEARMAN, six Pound. To my grand aforesaid, Twoo acres & ahalf of Salt son, Jmrn SHEARMAN, Five Pound. Meadow lying & being the Westermost To my grandson, JOSEPH SHEARMAN THE READE RECORD 11 five Pound. To my grandson, OLIVER Mr. WILLIAM GrnsoNs CHURCH of SHEARMAN, Five Pound. To mv the which MR. WILLIAM HITCHCOCK, grandson, THOMAS SHEARMAN Fi"ie did belong the summ of three pounds Pound to be paid to each child as currant Money of New England to they arrive or be of twenty one years be paid by my executrix within the of age. space of one year after my decease, Further, my minde & will is that if And of this my last will and testiment, it pleas God that any or either of these I do nominate appointe & Impower my children dy before he or they come now well beloved wife, HANNAH READ, to the age of twenty one years, that my sole executrix. his or their legacy or legacies shall be And request my loving Friends paid unto the survivers in equall parts Doctor RICHARD WINSLOW, of Free & to be paid to the Survivers at the towne aforesaid & WILLIAM TEW of time as he or they do or should have Tiverton in the County aforesaid to come unto lawful age, or twenty one be my overseers of this my last will years of age. & Testiment to assistt my executrix ITEM. The above mentioned five in what they may & to see that my will acres of meadows given & bequeathed he performed according to the true unto my said wife, HANNAH READ, Intentt & Meaneing thereof, entreating dureing her natural life, I give & be them to except of twenty shillings stowe upon my said sons, JOHN & apeice as a token of my love, to be JOSEPH READ, to be divided betwixt them: paid to them by my executrix above viz. To my son JOHN, Three acres named, And I do hereby utterly disallow, · & to my son JOSEPH twoo acres to be revoke & Annul] all other former testi to them their heires & assignes re ments wills legacies bequeaths & executors spectively forever, after their said by mee in any wise before this time Mother decease. named, w;lled & bequeathed rattifying Furthermore, Notwithstanding the & confirming this and no other to be disposition of my lands & Meddows my last will & testiment. as above expressed unto my said son In witness whereof I have hereunto JOSEPH READ my will and meaneing sett mv hand & scale this fifth dav of is that my wife HANNAH READ, shall March~ Anno Dami, one thousand have the use and benefitt of a certaine seven hundred & thirteen or fourteen, creek lyeing within the three acres and in the thirteenth vear of the Reign & halfe of meadows given to my said of Queen Ann, over · Great Brittian: son JosEPH, or any others by her order, France & Ireland etc. dureii1g her natural life & free liberty JOHN READ [SEAL] to cut what wood timber, rayles or Signed, sealed, published, pronounced, declared other woden materiels which shec hath by the said JoHN READ Senr. as his last will ocation for & to cart the same being & testiment in the Presence of cutt of from the quarter sheire of land CO]o!STAN'l' CHURCH SAMUEL FOREMAN bequeathed to JOSEPH READ dureing JOHN PEIRCE NATHAN CLOSSON her natural li{e. The words in the twelfth line for My mind & meaning is that my and during her natural life, The words negroe JAMF.S, shall be to my wife in ye fourteenth line Name of the. & her heirs & assigns forever to be solde The words in ye thirty first lyne (or or disposed of as shee shall think fitt legacies) and the words in the thirty anything exprest to ye contrary not second line at ye times (have been) withstanding. was all enter lyned before signing & ITEM. I give & bequeath unto the sealing of ye above written Instrument. SABBOTH KEEPING CHURCH OF CHRIST BRISTOL S.S., February 6th, 1721.-22 in NEWPORT ON ROD ISLAND unto whome Bristol County, Registry of Probate I now belong, viz. Book 4-. page G. 7 & 8. 12 THE READE RECORD ITEM: I give & Bequeath to "".ly WILL OF PHILIP READ, 2d two youngest Daughters to w1tt of Bridgewater and Abington, 1715, son of Philip of Weymouth. No. 10 Reade List. ABIGAIL & REBECKAH :five shillings to each of them, to be paid by my In ve name of God: amen. The Executors hereafter named. :first d;,y of January, in ie year of ITEM: I give & Bequeath unto Our Lord one thousand seven hundred well beloved son STEPHEN READ nine, ten: I PHILIP READ* of Bridge whom I likewise Constitute make & water in ye County of Plymouth in ordain my sole executor of this my New England Husbandman. Being Last will & Testament, all my goods weak in Body, But of perfect Mind & Chattels & Singular my Lands & memory, thanks be given unto Messuages & tenements by him freely God, therfor Calling to Mind th<' to be possessed and Enjoy: And I Mortality of my Body, and Knmving do hereby utterly Disallow Revoke yt it is appointed for Men once to dye, & Disanull all former Testaments and do make & ordain this mv last will wills, willed & Bequeathed, Ratifying & Testament, that is to say ·Principally & Confirming this & no other to be & :first of all, I give & Recommend my last Will & Testament. In witness mv soul into the hands of God, that whereof I have hereunto set my hand and ga've it, hoping through ye Merits seale the day and year above written. Death & Passion of my Saviour Jesus Signed sealed published pronounced Christ, to have full & free pardon and declared by the said PHILIP READ of all my sins, & to inherit everlasting as his last will and testament in the Life; & my Body I committ unto presence of us, ye Earth to be decently Buried at JOHN REED PHILIP REED ye Discrestion of My Executor here JACOB REED [Seal] after named, nothing doubting but Memorand: That on the 23 day at ye general Resurrection, I shall of June 1715 WILLIAM READ & JOHN Receive ye same again by ye Mighty READ two of the Witnesses to this Power of God; and as touching such Will Made oath that they saw the wordly Estate wherewith it hath within Named PHILIP READ, Signe Pleased God to Bless Me in This Life, & Seale the within written Instrument I give Demise & Dispose of the same & heard him declair it to be his last in the folowing manner and form Will & Testament & that he was that is to say: of a disposing mind & Memory to the FIRST I will yt. all those Debts best of their knowledge Before Me. & Duties as I do owe in right or Con NATHANIEL THOMAS, Judge of Probates cience to any Manner of Person or Persons, whatsoever Shall he satisfyed Will proved the 23d day of June, 1715 Contented & paid or ordained to be His son, Stephen Read, Sole Executor. paid in any Convenient time after my [NOTE. The spelling of the name, "READ", Decease by my Executor hereafter follows that in the originul will,but the copyist in Vol. 3 followed that of the signatures to the named. will-REED. ITEM: I give & Bequeath to ABIGAIL my Dearly Beloved wife one third AN INVENTORY of the estate of part of ye neat profit, or income of all PHILIP READ late of ALington in the my estate during her life to be paid County of Plymouth Deceased the (her by my Executor hereafter named) 28d of June, 1715. By the Subscribers. yearly or year by year. IMPRIM: To his house & about ITEM: I give & Bequeath to my 14 acres land in Abington 40:0:0. two Daughters HANNAH & MARY which To his other estate given away I had by my :first wife, :five shillings to Before his Death------each of them to be paid by my Executor. WILLIAM READ JOHN READ THE READE RECORD 13 2 * DANIEL BACON , second son of of comon lotts together with halfe a Michael1 of Dedham, Mass., was in swampe lott and halfe an acre & twenty Charlestown in 1639 and subscribed rod of fresh meadow & having also December 18th, 1640 to the Town given him five or six acres of arable land Orders for the then projected Town of lying without my pasture fence in the Woburn to which place he removed. feild called the Range and having also given unto JOHN VINEING, my son-in The 20th, Sept., 1661. A deed from law, halfe an acre and twenty rod Thomas Read of Sudbury-Carpenter more or less of fresh meadow & halfe to Mathew Gibbs of Sudbury-Hus a swampe lott. I doe now confirme unto bandman, is witnessed by Daniel Bacon them both all these my former gift and William Pearse. Middsx. Reg. D. unto them by this my last will. This being Vol. XII. p. 6. thus disposed of I doe give and bequeathe The 29th of November, 1670. A all the rest of my land in Waymouth deed from Michael Bacon, Junor, of undisposed of together with my house Woburn to Daniel Bacon, Senior, of & barne unto MARY, my wife to be New Cambridge, is witnessed by Thomas fully & wholly unto hir use during Read and Thomas Walker. Midd. Reg. her natural life and after my wife's D. Vol. 4. p. 179. decease, my will is, and I doe give & The 10th of January, 1678, Daniel bequeath my house and one acre & Bacon, then living in Cambridge, in a halfe of land adjoining unto to my house, deed to his son Jacob Bacon, recites, of which my orchard is to be part, "know ye that I DANIEL BACON of Cam unto my son, PHILIP; all the rest of my bridge, in observance of the last will and land, that is to say all the rest of my Testament of Thomas Read, late of land in King Oake Hill adjoining to Colchester in the countie of Essex, in my house, together with my pasture Old England, deceased, with refference as now it lyeth in the Range I doe give unto my children by my wife, 1 Mary and bequeathe after my wives, decease Bacon, daughter of the sd Thomas unto my son-in-law, JOHN VINEING; Read, have given * * * unto my son, further I doe give and bequeathe all my Jacob Bacon, one parcel! * * * of land household stuffe, cattle and other estate * * * within the limmitts of Water in moveables unto my wife to be dis towne, * * * conteyning * * * five and posed of as she shall please. I doe con a half acres. * * * January 10, 1678. stitute my faithful beloved wife, ye sole Middx. Reg. D. Vol. 10. p. 579. Executrix of this my last will. And finally I doe appoint my beloved brother, THOMAS DYAR and my loveing friend WILL OF PHILIP READE OF WEY RICHARD PORTER, my overseers, to see MOUTH, 1676. this my last will and testamt performed (Reade List, No. 10.) according to the true intent and meaneing thereof. I doe by this my last willmake I, PHILIP READE of Weymouth, being voideall other wills heretofore made by weake of body but of sound memory, me and declare this to be my last will & disposing mind doe make this my last & for the confirmation hereof I have will and testament as followeth, that is set my hand and seale this 15th day of to say: I having already given unto my December in ye yeare of or Lord, 1674. son PHILIP READE upon his marriage all The marke of PHILIP READE & his my divisions of common lands in the seale. towne of Waymouth, that is one greate lot containing twelve acres more or Signed, sealed in the presence of less & two common lotts one in the SAMUEL TORREY, upper and the other in the lower division THOMAS DYER. 14 THE READE RECORD a minor under the age of twenty one Staff Sergeant, JOSEPH C. READE, years and above ye age of fourteen is a druggist and enlisted with the years hath made choice of you to be (Red Cross) First Canadian Con her guardian "-etc. tingent B. Section No. 1. Field Am Granted 5th Dec., 1737- bulance. He has charge of the drugs ***RuTH REED the daughter of and aids the doctors when the wounded STEPHEN REED late of Abington, are taken into the Hospital. In his who is a Minor under the age of 21 & last letter of Dec., 27, 1915, he said above the age of 14 . he had earned a commission and was **REBEKAH REED the dau. of STEPHEN now LIEUT. READE. REED . . under 21 & above 14. He has been right to the front now **PHILIP REED the Son of STEPHEN for nearly a year. He is 24 years old. REED, late of Abington etc. Minor My other Son KENNETH P. READE, under the age of 14 yrs. 5th Dec., 1737-. 17 years of age, is a Sergeant in the 104th Battalion. I guess they come EBENEZER SHAW of Bridg~water from fighting stock, all right, as you appointed guardian for the above.- can see from the "Reed Book" on p. 243, that their Gr. Gr. Grandfather ESTATE OF STEPHEN REED ELIPHALET READE fought under GEN. WOLFE at the taking of Quebec in of Abington. 1759." They are descendants of Division of Lands - Dec. 9, 1737 JOHN READ, of Rehoboth, Mass., Divided into 5 shares by Meets who came to America prior to 1640 & bounds - by JACOB REED & first settled in Weymouth. CHRISTOPHER DYER THos. ·WHITMARSH & presented in Court Jan. 18, 1737- WHEN I WAS YOUNG. The Judge of Probate assigned - When I wa' young, Och hone To RUTH REED living in Bridgewater The sun it shone sae bricht! the First Share. Nae sweeter song the birds, To PHILIP REED living in Abington Amangst the trees did sing the Second Share. To ears of mortal man; '' To MARY SHAW wife of EBENEZER SHA w And greener grass nae grew of Bridgewater - -who is one of the daughters of the said deceased" When I wa' young, Och hone the third Share. . The silvery :fish did sport "The Fourth Share to REBECKAH In babbling brooklet clear, REED now living in Rehoboth in And jewel'd dragon flies the County of Bristol, who 1s one Sail i' the Summer air, of the daughters of deceased." And bees delight to hum. "The 5th Share to Abigail Reed now When I wa' young, Och hone living in Rehoboth - - one of the A laddie straight and trim daughters of the deceased". The brauest lassie dear Made & done the 20th Jan., 1737. Wi' foot sae light and free, [Vols. 5 & 7, Reg. Prob. Plymouth]. An angel loaned to earth, Wi' me did dance upo' the greene. THE READE FANIILY Och ·hone, now am I auld IN THE GREAT WAR The dayes, are clouded all One of our members, Mr. B. CLINTON And lass and laddie gay READE, of St. John, New Brunswick, In laughter pass me by. Can. writes us, "You ask for the Hist! wad ye nae rue it, names of my sons who enlisted. Ye mauna ne'er grow auld! A.H.R. THE READE RECORD 15 REPORT OF U.S. COLLECTOR Regulars J. Finding that . . . the OF CUSTOMS, PORTLAND, ME. steamer Chesapeake (propeller) ... was getting up steam, I put Colonel At about 1 o'clock A.M., after the Mason and the largest portion of his moon had set, the watch on deck, command on board of her, she having hearing boats approaching, at once obtained two brass six-pounders from called Lieutenant Davenport, but as the state arsenal. She had also about the watch returned on deck, he found fifty citizen volunteers of all ages and armed men pouring over each side colors, who armed themselves and re of the cutter, variously estimated at paired on board. . . . In fifty min from twenty-five to forty men. They utes after I had learned of the capture instantly seized the watch on deck, of the cutter three steamers had left presented revolvers to their heads, and the wharf to overhaul her. . . . The threatened to shoot them if they spoke cutter was about ten miles off, stand or made any noise. The watch were ing to westward and beating out of put in irons and sent below, and, the Casco Bay. The Forrest City first main hatch being open, a part of the overhauled the cutter, when, without attacking party rus.hed below and heaving to, she opened fire on the threatened to shoot the men asleep in steamer with her 32-pound gun, firing their hammocks or just awakening if four round shot at her, but without they spoke. The men below were then hitting her. She ( the steamer) hove ironed and ordered not to look on to then for the Chesapeake, and after deck at the peril of their lives. Our conferring together, it was deemed men seized Lieutenant Davenport as best for the Chesapeake, as she was a he attempted to come out of the cabin propeller and had taken [ on J board at the call of the watch and bore him about fifty bales of cotton for barri below in the cabin and ironed him, or cades, to run the cutter down. She dering him to keep quiet as a prisoner. accordingly put on all steam and stood Then they loosed her sails, hove up for her. being something over one her anchor, and made sail on her ; but mile off. The schooner tacked and as the wihd was light, put two boats gave the Chesapeake three or four ahead with their own men to tow her. shots, the last being shrapnel, part of They towed her out of the northern which passed over the steamer. See passage to our harbor known as Hus ing three steamers bearing down for sey' s Sound ( which I regret to say is her, the officer in command went into entirely unprotected by any fortifica the cabin and informed Lieutenant tion or battery) and at daylight she Davenport that he and his men must was seen about five miles off standing leave the vessel as they had deter to sea .... mined to abandon her and set her on fire. One of the cutter's boats was I at once sent messengers to Fort appropriated for her men, and they all Preble for guns and men of the got in, twenty in number, including Seventeenth Regulars, to be ready for boys, still with handcuffs on, but at a steamer that I would have at the the request of the crew the keys of the port wharf; also sent messenger to handcuffs were thrown into the boat Camp Lincoln, to Colonel Mason of and they released themselves and the Seventh Maine Volunteers for pulled away from the schooner. The men. To both of these requests the captors then manned two other boats responses were promptly made. . .. having set fire to the schooner for~ I at once chartered the Forrest City, and aft, and left her. She was soon a 700-ton side-wheeler of the Boston in flames and blew up about 2 P.M., Line, . . . [ which took on board the sinking at once. These two boats 16 .THE READE RECORD were overhauled by the Forest City Expecting every moment to see her and the parties made prisoners by the blown to atoms, for I had learned that Seventeenth Regulars. The other boat her magazine contained 500 pounds of with the cutter's crew was picked up powder, I advised Captain Liscomb to by the Chesapeake. A fish½rman, as bear away for the boats containing the prisoner, was among those on board pirates, and run them down. As we the Forest City, and from him they neared them, however, they fran learned that this party had a schooner tically displayed white handkerchiefs standing off in company. The steamer and Masonic signs, and the steamer ran a few miles out to sea, and over was therefore steered clear of them hauled the schooner, when on firing and stopped. They were ordered on one gun across her bows, she hove to board, and as they came up the side and surrendered with three men on were seized by the soldiers and tied. board. She proved to be the Archer The Commander, C. W. Read, de with the gun, provisjons, etc., of the claring himself a lieutenant in the Tacony. Some of the men state it was Confederate Navy, handed me his side their intention to have taken the cutter arms and claimed to be a prisoner of out and exchange the vessels, giving war. After questioning him a few the crew the Archer to return in. minutes, I turned him over to Captain As the cutter had a 32-pound gun [Nathaniel] Prime of the Seventeenth and 12-pound brass Dalgren on a Regulars, in command of the soldiers, pivot forward, she would have been a and he was placed under guard with dangerous vessel. Fortunately the his crew. . . . At 1.48 P.M. the cut captors of the cutter could find but ter blew, up with a fearful explosion eight of her ninety round shot, or they and disappeared from our view. At say they should have fought longer, 2 P.M. we overhauled the Archer and but the Chesapeake, under full steam, firing a shot across her bow hove her would have run her down I think and to. I sent Lieutenant Richardson on sunk her. board to take charge, and taking her The Archer I have taken into the in tow brought her into this harbor. wharf, stripped her sails and put her U. S. Official Records o.f the Union armament, ·stores, etc., into .the old and Con.federate Navies in tlte War Custom House. . . . She is about o.f the Rebellion. ninety tons burden and has some of her salt for fishing still on board.... NO MIDDLE NAMES THEN JEDEDIAH JEWETT, Collector. It is an exception nowadays to come across a person with only one Christian name. High REPORT OF LIEUT, J. H. MERRYMAN or low can have a string of middle names if they so desire, although the majority stick to U, S. REVENUE SERVICE but two Christian names. In the sixteenth century, however, middle We [ on the Forest City] now ob names were illegal in England·, and, in accord served a crowded boat leaving her, ance with the strictness of that period, no in-. which proved to contain Lieutenant fraction of the law was admitted. Royalty were the only privileged persons in Davenport and his crew, who were this respect. If they really wished to possess picked up by the Chesapeake. a middle name the law relaxed its soverity and A few moments later two more granted· their reqnest; but woe to the ordinar.y commoner who exercised his own authority boats left her, and instantly smoke and and gave unto himself more tban two appella flames were seen bursting from her tions. The whipping post was his punishment wardroom and cabin companionways. for the first offense. And should his boastful By aid of my glasses I perceived that ness exceed his temerity a more lasting punish ment corrected his second lapse-the medieval her decks were deserted and that the custom of removal of his thumbs or ears. Cushing was doomed to destruction. -Stray Stories. THE READE RECORD 17 MRS. ANNA REED WILKINSON ©bttuar~ Mrs. Anna Reed Wilkinson, a member of EDGAR S. READE the Reade Society, and widow of the late A member of the Reade Society died re Henry W. Wilkinson, died at her home 168 cently at his home, 312 Cooper Street, Ot Bowen Street, Providence, R.I., in her tawa, Canada. eighty-first year. She is· survived by her sister Mrs. Samuel F. Smith, 1180 Center MRS. MARY JANE READ S,reet, Newton Center, Mass. The mother of Mrs. Helen Read Merriam ,of Syracuse, N.Y., an esteemed member of WILLIAM A. READ !the Reade Society, died at the residence of William Augustus Read, head of the !her daughter, 825 West Genesee _Street, banking firm of Wm. A. Read & Co., New !March, 1915. Mrs. Read was born m Mc York and Boston, died at his home in New !Donough, N.Y., July 27, 1835, daughter of York, Friday, April 7, 1916, sixty years of !Jacob Per_menter and Jane (Jenkins) Hill. age. He was a Life Member of the Reade ;She married September, 1858, Bruce Ben Society for Genealogical Research, Bos ljamin Read, and resided on the old Read ton, Mass., and a liberal supporter of its I Homestead in Smithfield, N.Y. About work. He was a lineal descendant of Wil ) 1864 he removed to Greene and engaged liam Read of Batcome, Somerset Co., Eng ·, in mercantile business. He held many pub land, who came to America in 1635 and ; lie offices, postmaster, Justice of the Peace, settled in 'vVeymouth, Mass., but later re etc. They had one son, Hiram Read, who moved to Boston. William August Read · died young, and one daughter, Helen Read, was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., May 20, 1858, who married Evan B. Merriam. He was the son of George W. and Rowland Augus born in Smithfield, N.Y., was a graduate ta (Curtis) Read. He was graduated from of the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, the Brooklyn Polytechnic and Collegiate and practiced in Binghampton, N.Y.; in Institute in 1873. He began business life business fifteen years in Niagara Falls, N.Y. in the office of Vernily & Co. in 1877, was Secretary to Collector of Port of New made a member of the firm in 1896, con York during Cleveland's administration, tinued until 1904, and retired to form the and last with Charles Hubbard Son & Co., firm of Wm. A. Read & Co. Their Boston of Syracuse, N.Y. Member of the Sons of house is in Congress Street. Mr. Read the American Revolution, and New York married November 20, 1894, Caroline H. State Pharmaceutical Association. A man Seaman. They have had five sons and two of fine personality and character. daughters. DR. JoSIIUA W. READ Dr. Joshua Ware Read, a Life Member JOHN WARNER REED of the Reade Society and forty-seven years J. Warner Reed, a charter member of the resident of Newark, N.J., died at his home, Reade Society under the act of its incorpora 283 Ridge Street, April 17, 1917, in his tion, ~'ebruary 24, 1914, by the Commonwealth eightieth year. He was born in West Ba of Massachusetts, died April 11, 1914, at Hins tavia, New York, October 17, 1837, son of dale, Ills. He was born in Boston, June 1, 1842, son of Alanson and Hannah(Baker)Read, Nathaniel and Hannah (Ware) Read. He and lineal dtoscendant of Thomas Read of Col was a descendant of Thomas Read, who chester, Eng., 1665, and Thomas Read, of Sud came from Colchester, Essex Co., England, bury, Mass., 1755-1701, whose wills are pub and settled in Sudbury, Mass., in 1654. lisl1ed in the No. VII Reade Record. Joshua Ware Read was graduated from J. Warner Reed was a member of the firm the New York State Normal School in of A. Reed & Son, of the widely-known Reeds' 1861, and principal of the Union School at Temple of Music, in Chicago, dealers and man Peekskill, N.Y., four years. Graduated ufacturers of pianos, 1851-1899. In 1893 he from the Bellevue Hospital Medical Col completed and exhibited at the World's Fair lege in the Class of 1867. Practiced in in Chicago, the Reed System of piano construc Bloomington, Ill., from then until 1870, tion embodying entirely new and radical feat when he moved to Newark, N.J. Formerly ures for which patents were issued in United a member of the Board of Education, a States, Canada, England, France, Germany, coroner and surgeon of the Police Depart and Russia. ment; President of the School Boc•.rd; Sec His intent was to construct an artistic instru retary, Hlstorian and Librarian of the Es ment which should have musical qualities as sex Co. Medical Society, etc. About three superior to the ordinary piano as a Stradiva years ago Dr. Read retired, preceding that rius violin is to the ordinary brand. He re time having lived for more than forty ceived from the jury of awards the highest years at 82 Park Place. He is survived by recognition of the worth of his scientific meth his wife and two children, Mary A. Jackson od of construction, and the bronze medal. of East Orange, and James P. Read of Newark. THE REAI\:E RECORD ------ LIFE MEMBERS CRA:N"E, JOSHUA E. Bri ANNUAL MEMBERS AKIN, :Mus. EMMA R. New York, N. Y. HEED, AAROK A. ,vhitman, Mass. A.LLFJY, JOHN S. Pelhan1, N. Y. REED, ALBERT A. Boulder, Colo. ANDRE\VS, ~IRS. ELL_\. R. ::S-ew York. N. Y. REED, ALBERT 1\I. Albany, N. Y. BLACKJ\IEH, J\IRS. CATHERINE Tufts College, l\1ass. RnED, ALOX7.0 B. West Somerville, Mass. BLANCHARD_. JOHN S. C. S. '\Veyn10nth1 )1ass. REFJD, CHARLES DANA New York, N. Y. BLANCHARD, MISS l\IARY L. S. ,Veymouth, Mass. RE,m, CHARLES K. Worcester, Mass. BL:lNCHARD, 1\lrss SusA:N~A R. S. ,vey1nuuth, l\iass. REED, }[rss .CLARA M. IVestfield, Mass. BRU1:DIER, l\IRS. MARY A. C. Lisbon, N. I-I.. REED, CLARENCE D. \Vhitman, l\:fass. CHAl\IPIO:\f, ,VILLIAM J. Boston REED, DAXA Coon Rapids, Iowa CLARKE, ARTHUR F. Brookline, 1iass. REED, EDWARD D. Buffalo, N. Y. CLARKE, l\IISS HELEN G. Brookline, :Mass. REJED, EDWARD iii. "'ellesley Hills, Mass. CROSS, MRS. JOHN A. Providence, R. I. RE~D, EDWARD F. Everett, l\iass. DODD, REV. HEX!tY l\I. Clinton, K. Y. REED, EDWARD T. Albany, N. Y. ELWELL, MRS. JAMES H. South ,ve~·1Uouth, Dlass. REED, ).fISS IiJLIZAEETH Boston 1DVERETT, I\Ins. CHARLOTTE S. Chicago, Ill. REED, FJGGE,-;m ,v. North Brookfield. Mass. FA1t1<, :\Ins. Vrnor,-;IA R. Atlanta, Ga. REmu, E. HOWARD ,vorcester, Mass. FIELD, :.lfrs. Jon,-; w. DorchPstPr, l\Iass. REED, Miss rrLORA C, Long Branch, Cal. FIELD, ~f. HO"'ff AHD Brockton, i1ass. RE"lD, l<'LOYD 0. Yonkers. N. Y. FISHER, HARLAN 1\i. Holcomb, K.· Y. REED, FRA,-;cis B. East Weymouth, Mass. l:i'LETCHEU, HARRY G. ,v l'st Son1erville, 1\1ass. REED, FRED L. Cohasset, ::Vla~s. FRITI:\'D. THADDE"CS E. Gloucester. Mass. REED, FREDERICK E. Thompson, Con.h. lIALLET'l', FRA:NK r1i_ ~ew York, N. Y. REED, FREDERIC H. New York, N. :r. HALLETT, :\flSS 8AH.AI-I X. Providence, .R. I. REED, GEORGE A. ::Vlontpelier, Vt. HTiBBARD, MRS. CHARLES T. Taunton, l\lass. REED, GEORGE lI. Concord, N. H. HTJBBAB.'l', ]HRS. ELIZABIDTH R. Ran Francisco. Cal. REmn, GEORGE 1\L Keene, N. H. 1-IU'J'CHI~SOX, EDWAHD B. Can1bridge, :Mass. IWED, GEOHGE \V. Boston JACKSON., l\ft-tS. HOL::\IES C. East Orange, N. J. REID, HAROLD F. Brookline, Mass. KRLLY' GEOJtGE H FAD Boston Rmm,. Miss HELE" LEAH Cambridge, Mass. KnrnALL, l\Jrss HELEX F. Brookline, Mass. R,;ED, HEKRY B. Auburndale, Mass. KNEELAND., B:m:NJA::\IIX C. R. ,voburn, l\Iass. RIDED_, }HISS FLORA C. Long Branch, Cal. LEWIS, JAMES E. Taunton, Mass. REED_, IIOMER J. Canandaigua, N. Y. LEWIS, MRS. JOSEPHINE R. South Duxbury, 1\fass. REED, HORATIO ill. New York, N. Y. 1\fAl-tDEN_, J\Ins. H,H-tltlE'.r A. The Dalles, Ore. Rrcr-m, .JOHN II. A.m.enia, No. Dak. MARSHALL, :vr,ss ADALI,-;E T. York Village, l\Ie. REED_, J. RussmLL Boston M!ORRIAM, MRS. EVAf B. Syracuse, N. Y. RBJE!l, .T. ,v ARNER, JR. Benton Harbor, Mich. MERROW, MRS. REXA ~I. l\Ialden, Mass. Rirnu_, l\-frss LILLIA::-.r \Vashington, D. C. l\fORRS, MRS. EVERETT. Boston REED, '.llrss Luc,: H. South \Veymouth, Mass. '.\f>JAD, Mus. DANIEL w. Reading, Pa. REED, MISS 11AE I. Columbus, Ohio KEIL, Mus. HENRY :.IL Columbus, Ohio HEED, llfHs. MA1wAnm· E. Boston, Mass. K0RTO,-;, MRS. JOSEPH A. Lisbon, N. H. REED_, 11.ARSHALL East Whitman, Mass. OllCUTT, JASON B. Sonth Braintree, )-'lass. REED_, .IHILDBED lL l\.Iunroe Bridge, Mass. PARSONS, ~iRS. ~1AI OBITUARIES Judge Warren A. Reed died June 27, 1927, at Brockton, Mass. Brockton, June 27 - Judge Warren A. Reed, nationally known jurist, died at his home, 1531 Main Street, shortly _after ten o'clock tonight, after a month's illness. He was seventy-five. For thirty-two years, until 1921, he was justice of the Police Court. He was a former city solicitor member of the Park Commission. Judge Reed was born in Boston, July 1, 1851, the son of Augustus and Laura Ann (Leach) Reed. He "'as a direct descendant of Francis Cook, one of the Pilgrims who came over on the Mayflower. His early education was received in the Boston grade schools. He entered Harvard College and was graduated in 1875. He was elected secretary of his class and held that position until his death. Following his graduation he studied at the University of Leipsic in Germany. Upon his return in 1876 Judge Reed entered Harvard Law School. He was admitted to the bar in October, 1878. He practiced in Boston until 18Sl, when he came to this city. Five years later he was elected city solicitor, a position he held until September 26, 1889, when he was appointed a justice of the Brockton Police Court. In 1884, after living here only three years, he was elected to the School Board and served on it six years. He was an energetic worker for the Y. M. C. A., serving that institution for many years. He also had been vice-president and president of the Commercial Club, an active worker for the Brockton Industrial Corporation, a trustee of the Brockton Public Library, president of the Brockton Boys' Club, the first president of the University Club of Brockton, a vice-president and trustee of Howard Seminary, W{'.st Bridge water, a vice-president of the People's Savings Bank, and a director of the Brockton National Bank. On December 3, 1878, Judge Reed married Nellie Newcomb Crocker, daughter of Bradford L. and Mary (Perkins) Crocker of Boston. Of their seven children only two are now living, Dr. Laurence B. Reed of Plymouth and Clarence C. Reed of this city, president of the Kiwanis Club. Judge Reed had always taken a deep interest in civic affairs. He served for many years on the Park Commission and always took a leading part in any meritorious civic matter. He made frequent trips to Europe and other countries, going to Bermuda about a year ago in an effort to improve his health. He was the first Brockton citizen to take up the game of golf, and after a visit to Prince Edward Island in 1899 he organized the Brockton Country Club, after he had planted nine tomato cans in the ground and used them for cups. Judge Reed for years has been considered one of the leading lawyers of Plymouth County. Since 1921, when he resigned as justice, he acted as counsel for many banks and some of the largest business concerns in the city. A Mayflower Descendant Mrs. Mary T. (Soule) Reed, wife of Mr. Edgar Reei, Vice-President of "The Reade Society, Inc.," passed away at Worcester, Mass., July 20, 1927. Mrs. Reed was -born in Kingston, Mass., daughter of Henry and Zylpha Cook Soule: Her father was a direct descendant of the Mayflower passenger George Soule and her mother was a direct descendant of the Mayflower passenger Francis Cook. Mrs. Reed had lived in Worcester more than forty years. She leaves her husband, four sons: E. Howard, Chester T., E. Winsor, and Alden, two daughters: Bertha M. and Helen W., wife of Charles B. Randolph, all of Worcester, Mass., and Life Members of The Reade Society. Mrs, Reed left also two sisters, Mrs. Christiana Dyke of Worcester, Mass., and Miss Abby Soule of Kingston, Mass. In the name of the Reade Society sincere condolences are offered to the families of Judge \Varren A. Reed and of Mrs. Edgar Reed. THE RE1\DE RECORD Qlnmmnuw:ealt4 nf fflasnarqusrttn :me it lKuowu That whereas JAMES REED, CHARLES F. READ, ALANSON H. REED, GEORGES. STEWART, HENRY B. REED, J. WARNER REED, ARTHUR F. CLARKE, HAROLD C. READ, CHARLES W. REED, and HAROLD F. REED have associated themselves with the intention of forming a corporation under the name of for the purpose of genealogical research and the coUect~on and publication of data and information concerning the genealogies of the Reade families, however the name may be spelled; also to buy and sell or hold property and real estate for the use of said corporation; a11d such other property as monuments and memorials and real estate of historiwl interest; also to adopt suitable emblems, arms, or insignia, for use of said corporation and its members; and have com plied with the provisions of the sta :utes of this Commonwealth in such cases made and provided, as appears from the certificate of the proper Officers of said corporation, duly approved by the Commissioner of Corporations and recorded in this office: Now, ij\~etefnre, I, Frank J. Fltmahue, Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, ~n l}ctcby certify that suid JAMES REED, CHARLES F. READ., ALANSON H. REED, GEORGE S. :'TEWART, HENRY B. REED, J. WARNER REED, ARTHUR F. CLARKE, H \ROLD C. READ, CHARLES W. REED, and HAROLD F. REED, their assc-ciates and successors are legally organized and established as, and are hereby made, an existing corporation, under the name of with the powers, rights, and pri:11,"' ges, and subject to the limiiations, duties, and restrictions which by law apper::.in thereto. lllituenn my official signature hereunto subscribed, and the Great Seal of the Commonwealth of Massachu- setts hereunto affixed, this twenty-fourth day of February, in the year of our I ord one thousand nine hundred and fourteen. GEAL FRANK J. DONAHUE, Secretary of the Commonwealth. Ube 1Rea~e 1Recorb Number IX. BOSTON,. MASS.' 1916 THE READE SOCIETY FOR. GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH ORGANIZED 1904 .INCORPORATED .1914 The Thirteenth Annual Meeting of the READE SocrnTY was held at the Hotel Brunswick, Boston, on Tuesd ALANSON H. REED, Boston, Mass., October_ 31, 1916, Secretary. PIRATES Bv FRANKLIN CLARKIN Sometimes those not fascinated by feminine company : her sports were the recorded beginnings of family say boyish. When scarcely grown her lightly, "We fear if we went back far wild beauty and grey eagle eyes called enough we might find an ancestor to the planters' sons for leagues who was a robber or a pirate or was around. But when at last she loved, hanged !" Henry Clay Wood, briga she loved a sailor. He was English, dier general U. S. A., is a gentleman rather casual, measurably good unafraid. He writes to me that "in humored and sociable-named Rack the course of years of, collecting ge ham. Her father's objections to their nealogical information" he has "come intimacy merely fixed her determina to assume that Mistress Anne Bon tion to have him. She was an im ney, pirate, was one of my ances perative young person. tors." He faces the likelihood with More by her urging than Rack a gallantry and interest in the home ham's, they got away on a ship to made picturesque which would do no New Providence in the Bahamas harm to other ancestry-hunters to "gathering place of the disestablished contemplate. For is not too much and discontented. Several accounts money and time and vanity wasted say they were married, and on one on a research magnificent toward a of the outlying islands built a cabin. coronet or a crown ? A child was born. . One old gentleman I knew had by Rackham roamed the seas. His twenty years trailing convinced him visits home beca~ more surrep self that he was a lineal descendant of titious, more infrequent. Anne de KING CANUTE. It was like looking cided to make his ship the home. up Night and Chaos as the ancestors Putting on sailor clothes she shipped of Nature. There's something more with him, learned navigation and sea finite and human about looking up manship, familiarized herself with an eighteenth century lady picaroon. such cutlery as cutlasses. She was Anne Bonney was a reality, stern soon in fact accounted the most spirit and piquant, and the Groll er Club, s ed and fearless in the depredations. recent assembling of old pirate rec They were not buccaneers-they ords has put General Wood in the were picaroons. In Spanish "picaro" way of recovering her past. meant rogue. The difference between Her father, an Irish attorney, had a picaroon and a buccaneer was the eloped from Cork to his Majesty's difference between chartered piracy colonies in America-the Carolinas. against the King's enemies and un There he properly married the girl licensed violence to gain property. who had taken this venture with him : Sir Henry Morgan was a buccaneer. and they prospered raising tobacco. In the last analysis the results might His station had been better than hers. be the same, but a buccaneer operated It was he who required that the because some one in brief authority daughter Anne should be finished and had said "Go ahead and do it;" while mannered as well as could be. Anne the other operated without making in was wilful, headstrong: she had little quiries first of any government, or of ficial. THE READE RECORD 3 The daughter of Bonney the barris called herself Frank, into the "Breth ter is now Bonney the Picaroon. ren of the Coast." Capt. Rackham She didn't swear like a pirate-but seconded his wife, but with some mis she cultivated aspe_rities. "A murrain givings. on you" was one of her expletives; Shall we pick up Mary Read's story "By my troth" another. Another say at this point? You get it best and ing was, "Hast no more manners than probably straightest from records the Prophet's ass?" almost falling apart with age. Briefly Crews, who believed her a man, but then, Mary's mother in England had with certain delicacies, would say of married a sailor. He sailed away: a her, "He has been a gentleman." This boy child was born to the lone wife. impression she insisted on. "Dear There was the usual weary watching me," she exclaimed once when a pris that sailor's wives go through: the oner was still grouchy over losing his dismal drifting into despair. The money and liberty, "dear me, I did but father never returned. The mother ask him a word and he turns upon me, was sought by other men-but she showing the lowness of his breeding!" could not know whether she was free She held that blood told in bravery, to remarry. And her husband's in no-surrender courage, in taking mother was allowing her a crown a your medicine in qualities of domina week for the boy. tion. One day she hastened from the vil When passengers of a captive ship lage where her husband's people lived sat about, disconsolate, in slack, all-in to a far-away town. Another child attitude, she would ask them rise and was born to her, a girl child. Present pointing toward her most reckless ly, the boy child died. companions admonish, "See you not The mother dressed the girl child that the gentry stand?" in his clothes and after four years re Stevenson got "Treasure Island" turned to the village. She was driven and "The Merry Men" partly from to the expedient of passing off the Esquimeling, the earliest pirate to girl child for the boy child in order write an autobiography. But what that the allowance from her husband's fictionist would have the temerity· to people should not stop. use the incredible story of Bonney the The girl child, Mary Read, thus was Picaroon? There are some things reared as a male. When the "grand readers of fiction won't stand for. mother" died the allowance ended : Even the movies would hesitate· at a and Mary at thirteen became page plot which included the seeming un boy to a French lady living in the realities of the incident of Anne Bon neighborhood. They travelled.· At ney' s meeting and association with the old lady's death Mary was full Mary Read, the other lady picaroon. grown: and being foot loose she Mary Read was English. She was joined the infantry of the Allies under "among the crew of a ship bound to the Duke of Marlborough, later trans America" which Capt. Rackham had ferring to a regiment of horse, and intercepted. To fill up vacancies made becoming expert in sword work. by casualties members of captive She fought splendidly at Malpla crews were often allowed to chose quet: was at the capture of Mons by whether they would enlist for piracy. the English. Mary, still disguised in male sailor The fortune of war threw her into clothes, elected to enlist-suited her comradeship with a young Flemish spirit. Anne noted the youthful fig soldier, and, falling in love 'with him, ure, the smooth skin, the candid fore she revealed her sex, and both went head, the blue English eyes~and to the regimental chaplain and were Anne welcomed the stripling who married publicly. Their comrades 4 THE REA·bE RECORD gave them presents of money. They the passengers and crew to the Ba obtained their release from the army hamas-all except the one (Mary and purchased ari inn in Flanders, Read) who preferred to enlist. calling it "The Three Horse Shoes." Capt. Vane, on his own vessel, In a few years she was left a widow. sends to Capt. Rackham for some of This must have · been about 1717. the store of liquor found aboard the Mary sold her inn, resumed trousers, Kingston. Rackham sends a little. werit to Holland, and took service on Vane comes aboard to expostulate a vessel for a trip to the West Indies. over his stinginess. Rackham draws One account says: Their ship was a pistol, orders Vane overside, and taken by pirates and, she beirig En adds: glish, was asked to join the "Brethren "Then sheer off or I'll sink you." of the Coast." Vane's vessel, having been weak Another account~ written in 1720, ened by transferring guns to the by Capt. John Johnson, who claimed Kingston, he is compelled to sheer off to have been himself a buccaneer and and go his way. to have got the stories of others from Rackham steers for the Island of themselves or the records of their Princes, brings from the hold bales of trials, describes ( 1814, London edi silk, laces, hats and other treasures, tion, now 101 years old) the capture including thirty silver watches, and of an English vessel, the Kingston, piles it on deck to be taken ashore. off the coast of Cuba (in 1718) by On shore the crew gather round and Captain Vane, the pirate, whose quar shake dice to determine who shall termaster was Rackham, and the set have first choice of the booty-Anne ting free of crew and passengers with and Mary looking on feverishly at the exception of two women who silks and laces and feathers. How were detained "contrary to customary they avoided disclosing to each other practice." This appears to be an his their sex at that moment one doesn't torian's confusion of the circumstance understand. All are presently taking that Mary Read was captured by the their shares, cramming the stuff info ship on which Capt. Rackham's wife, casks and burying the casks in the Anne, was a member of the crew. sand. Anyway, Mary Read signed on, and When suddenly a sloop haves ( or one historian moralizes : is it heaves?} in sight. They learn "Probably her moral sense was not from it that the governor at .-New sufficiently instructed to lead her to Providence is pardoning all pirates make any remonstrance." who surrender. They give gifts to How Rae kham and his disguised the skipper of the sloop, and ask him wife Anne came to this point in their to tell the governor they wish to re career is apparently veraciously re tire and will take his pardon. ported: The British governor of the Instead of sendi,µg a pardon, the Bahamas wanted to "get" Capt. Wil governor, urged by the passengers and liam Vane, picaroon, and sent out 'the owners of • the ship Kingston which armed ship Willing Hand. Mean Rackham had, despatches an armed time Vane, near Cape Mast, stopped vessel to the Island of Princes ! It the rich-laden merchantman, the surprises the picaroons in the midst Kingston. Vane's quartermaster, John of their lightering of booty from ship Rackham, was by vote selected to take to shore and seizes the ship. The command of the captive. "Calico pkaroons are left with only their Jack," he was called, because he al ship's boats. ways wore gay calico jackets and On these, however, they set forth, breeches in the tropics. Coming upon soon ·capture a Spanish turtle sloop, a sloop, they impress her to take off proceed to New Providence, obtain THE READE RECORD 5 pardon from the governor in May, meeting at 12 midnight took a boat 1719, sell their goods, and spend their and rowed to the sloop. money right merrily. As soon as they got on board, Anne Now comes one of the distressful Bonney, having drawn a sword in one discrepancies which the history-critic hand and a pistol in the other, at XXX would delight over, but which tended by one of the men, went the rest of us must deplore. Writes straight to the cabin where the two Captain Johnson (1724 edition), al fellows lay who belonged to the sloop. though later he disputes himself : She declared if they moved she would Rackman, having a much larger share blow their brains out. of money than the rest, his money That John H mnan, himself was a held out longer: but happening about pirate, was about to retire and build the time to form an acquaintance with himself a home on an island off New one Anne Bonney, a married woman, Providence. Later he was strung up: he became very extravagant, and hence the phrase, "hanged higher than found it necessary, to avoid detection, Haman." A once literal phrase, now to abscond with his mistress. For this merely literary-unpopular in \Vall purpose they plotted together to seize Street. a sloop which lay in harbor, and The surmise is that this was the Rackman drew some brisk young fel cruise on which Mary Read, known as lows into the conspiracy-pirates Frank, was thrown with Anne, known lately pardoned. simply as Bonney. Yet you may read Anne Bonney was allowed to go in another volume (Tegg & Co., Glas several times on board their sloop. gow, 1853) that: She pretended to have business with "Mary with some others repaired John Haman ( the owner), but always to the Island of Providence to serve went when he was ashore, for her true on privateers. Scarcely had the ship errand was to discover how many sailed when some of their crews mu hands were aboard. She acquainted tinied and ran off with the ships .... Rackman with every particular: and It was however sufficiently ascer- 6 THE READE RECORD tained that both Mary Read and Anne penalty for it, because otherw~, "a Bonney were among the bravest and crowd of rogues would be pilfa.ging most resolute fighters." if no dangers were connected with Otherwise it is recorded that Capt. it." Rackham in the Haman sloop sighted By another recorder the following the ship of another picaroon, Dick is set down as the testimony given at Turnley, at anchor. While Turnley Mary's trial, be.fore the Admiralty was ashore, Rackham, Bonney, Assizes: "Frank," and the rest took Tumley's "She said that as to hanging she ship. deemed it no great hardship: for, Then Rackham stretched over to were it not for that, every cowardly Bury Island, plundering all the sloops fellow would turn pirate and so in he met, strengthening his company fest the sea that men of courage must with several additional hands. starve. Many, she said, now just By one historian Anne is referred bold enough to cheat widows and or to as playing the part of Captain phans and oppress neighbors who are Rackham's cabin boy. Her interest in too poor to seek justice, would then the other pantalooned picaroon deep rob at sea. Thus the ocean would be ens. crowded with rogues like the land. The captain's cabin boy, Anne Bon No merchant would venture out. It ney, fell in love with "Frank" and re is the fear of hanging alone which vealed to "hitn" her sex. "Frank" restrains thousands from piracy." then confided to her that she was a Mary did not deny this testimony. woman in disguise. 1 The judge admired the point of view. Another contemporary version runs : With Anne, piracy was a protest Anne, supposing Mary to be a hand against "the cruel usuage of her some fellow, became greatly enamored father and the disappointment of her of her, and disclosed her wishes and fortune." She had the aristocratic sex to Mary, who was thus con notion that "the well born should be strained to reveal her secret to Anne. nourished by the fruits of lesser Mary was strong and robust, yet people." On her father's plantation modest, and her "conduct was direct black men had been slaves. Lillies ed by virtuous principles." Anne was must have ruck to root in. impetuous. What she wanted she took: a wispy, whirlwind of a woman. THE DUEL ON THE BEACH. Mary captivated and Anne captured. Mary. was more sentimental, "deeper There are two versions as to what in the affections, softer spoken. Both happened to Mary. One is that a had felt the attraction of opposite passenger captive was allowed to live natures. and join Rackham's · crew "because Now they pledge friendship, and he was an artist." Another is that agreed that, because of the jealousy this young man was impressed into of Anne's husband, the captain, they service "because he was a carpen should tell him the truth. He had ter." All that matters now is that he wondered that one so unlike his other was fair and wholesome and Mary's roughnecks had enlisted as a pirate. emotions were stirred up by him .. She By one recorder the following is leaned against the mast ".and thrilled declared to have been elicited from when he passed.". So when, under Mary by the captain at the time he the rules of the ship, a quarrel be was let into the secret : tween him and another sailor was to She liked piracy because the re be settled ashore by sword, she, wards of piracy were . only for the knowing what swordmanship she had brave. She approved of death as the learned in the army in Flanders, THE READE RECORD 7 flung an insult at the challenger and DEFINITIONS insisted that her insult should be A class in a Boston school being asked wiped out before the carpenter. the following questions, answered thus: After a few passes Mary ran him through and he lay dead at her feet. Question.-What is the motto of the This led to explanations between United States? her and the comely carpenter. By Answer.-Safety first! their vows to each other in .the bow Q.-What is an octogenarian? of the ship, one midnight, under the A.-A fish with eight legs (octopus?) Southern Cross, they solemnized their Anotheranswer.-A person who lives own marriage. only on vegetables ( vegetarian ?) . Anne was somewhat shocked! One fell day Captain Rackman, needing recruits, put into N egril Bay, ESSAY ON KING SOLON.ON West Indies, and invited the crew of a French fisher boat aboard. He was A little girl in a neighboring town regaling them with rum punch when tells the world what she knows about a British pirate chaser appeared. King Solomon in the following essay : Rackman slipped anchor and made King Solomon was a man who lived sail with· all nine fishermen abroad. ever so many years ago, and in the The warship raked the pirate with solid shot. The captain and his men country in which he governed was the went below. Only his wife, Anne whole push. He was an awful wise Bonney, and her messmate, Mary man, and one day two women came Read, and one of the crew (perhaps to him, each one holding on to the leg the gentle carpenter) stayed on deck of a baby, and nearly pulling it in two, to continue resistance. Here historians agree. All were and both claiming it, and King Solo tried at Admiralty Assizes at Port mon wasn't feeling right good, and he Royal, Jamaica; all were sentel).ced said: "Why couldn't the brat been to be hanged upon Gallows Point. twins and stopped all this bother?" All were hanged-except Anne and Mary. They were reprieved: Anne And then he called for his sword and because she was a woman and be was going to chop the brat in two and cause of "the influence of gentlemen give each one a piece of it, when the who had known her in her innocent one who was the real mother said, youth." Mary because she· would "Stop, Solomon, stay thy hand, let the soon become a mother. Mary died in prison before the child came. Anne old hog have it. If I can't have a was set free. But as to what after whole baby I don't want any." Then ward became of her or of the child Solomon told her to take the baby and she had left at the Bahamas the sev go home and wash its face, for he eral historians agree at last in this knew it was hers, and he told the other they never could learn. woman to go chase herself. King HARD LUCK, INDEED A young man in Chicago had lost his aunt Solomon built Solomon's temple and He seemed so dejected thereby that a friend, was the father of all the Masons. He aware of the true situation, asked: "Why do you look so sad? You never had 700 wives and 200 lady friends, appeared to care much for the old lady." and that is why there are so many " I didn't," said the youth, dolefully, "but I was the means of keeping her in a lunatic Masons in the world.-La Fayette asylum for a number of years. S.he has left Bulletin, La Fayette Chapter, No. 2, me all her money, and now I have got to prove that she was of sound mind."-Case 6-' Com'nt. Royal Arch Masons, Chicago. 8 THE READE RECORD ~be 1Reabe 1Recorb THE SECRETARY SAYS: -That with "700 wives and 200 lady frier:ds," Published by as stated in the little girl's essay in another THE READE SOCIETY column, no doubt furious war raged among For Geneaiogical Research them(which is his excuse for including the item in this "War Number" of the RECuRD). So that KING SOLOMON was often glad to put on his hat and go to the Lodge. Thus another mystery has been solved -why King Solomon instituted Freemasonry ! -That an item omitted from the last Record is herein noted : that on the 24th of September 1915, there was born to HAROLD FULLER REFD of Brookline, Mass., and SARA (SMITH) REED, his wife, a son and heir, Hatold Fuller Reed,Jr, a grandson of the Secretary, which he hopes. will con1inue with honor the line of THOMAS READ of Colchester, England, 1665, and of THOMAS READE of Sutlbury,Mass., I70I, whcse wills of those dates were published in the READE RECORD No. VIL -That to HAROLD C. RFAD of Brookline, Mass. (member of the Reade Society) and his Officers Elected, October 31, 1916 wife MARGARET (SCUDDER) READ was born President March 31st, 1917, a son and heir Robert Scudder Read; a gra,:idson of our Treasurer Charles F, BRIG, GEN. PHILIP READE, ..... Boston Read, and descendant of THOMAS READ of U.S. A. Re ired Chelmsford,Mass .. a soldier in KING PHILLIPS Vice Presidents War, 1676. of whom account was published in J. PAULDING READ- ...... New York the Reade Record No. V. JOSHUA E. CRANE, ...... Taunton -That he hopes others of our members will report births of additional heirs , f the exten Treasurer sive Reade Familv. The old Colonial stock CHARLES F, READ ...... Brookline should not be allo~ved to d.e out. Secretary -That if some of our members view askance ALANSON H. RFED- ...... Wellesley Hills our publication of the activities of some of the Reade Family in the way of piracy, etc., it Ger.ealogist should be saio that of so many others account GEORGE S. STEWART .... , .... Bedford has been made of virtue and good deeds, that to prevent family puffiness the Secretary thinks Annual Meetings it well at timt s to show up somewhat of its seamy side. And, strange to say, this is gen· Thirteen annual meetings of the Reade erally the more romantic and inte,esting. Society have been held in Massachusetts, as follows: -That if the genealogical scheme outlined in Taunton, July 14. 1904, the "Summons and Statement" (p, 91 can be Boston, October 12, 1905. successfully carried out, it will prove qne of South Weymouth, September 27. 1906, the· most valuable genealogical works under West Bridgewater, October 17, 1907. taken in behalf of any family. Boston, October 28, 1908. · -That if any member of the Reade Family Boston, October 28, 1909. knowing that what he or she possesses in this Lexington, October 28, 1910. world cannot be taken with them into the South Weymouth, October 27, 1911. next,.and .~o choo~es to beque;ith sQme smaH Burlington, October 16, 1912. , fraction thereof in their will to the_pe,manent Boston, October 30, 1913. ' fund of the Reade Society, the same shall fail Boston. October 22, l'l14. not of the reward that comes to the doer of Boston, October 28, 1915. , good deeds, Boston, October 31, 1916. -That, with the hundreds if not thousands of those bearing the Reade name (however spelled) YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN in all this vast country, descendants most of Membership fees, one dollar per year, or them of the oid Colonial stock, it is surprising $10 for a Life Membership, exempt from future to find so many not .able or not willing to pay dues, should be sent to CHARLES F. READ, the trifling sum of Ul'E DOLLAR a year to the Treasurer, Old State House, Boston, !\1 ass. Reade .Society to aid in its genealogical work, THE READE RECORD 9 STATEMENT Realizing that the genealogies of R Summons the Reade Family, however the name BosToN, MASSACHUSETTS, U.S.A. may be spelled) already in print were TO ALL Members of the Rede not only few, in number but con Reed-Read•Reade-Reid-Ried Fam tained many gross errors; an associa ily, throughout the world, whereso tion was formed some thirteen years ever they chance to be, GREETING: or more ago to investigate the rec ords in America and in England re KNOW YE, that, whereas the READE garding the early immigrants of the SocrnTY now stationed at Boston, name, to correct the many mis-state Massachusetts, L~nited States ofAmerica, ments already in print, and to add and having for its object genealog further information, making it avail ical research with regard to the an able to the public. The results have cestral lines of the said family; and been nublished in the "Reade Rec whereas it has been in existence the ord," the official organ of the Reade past thirteen years or more. and is Society, and have proved so valu duly incorporated under the laws of able that no genealogist who does not the Co_mmonwealth of Massachusetts, consult these papers can be sure of authonzed to carry on its said work obtaining correct Reade ancestral ~n~ t~ own real estate, adapt a seal'. lines. To some limited extent the ms1gn1a and arms for its use and Reade Socieb,i has also accumulated that of its members; and whereas and ·preserved genealogical material the said society has not no,v, nor contributed bv its members, books, ever_ has had any ·"salaried or paid officials; and whereas they have given photos, etc. · freely of their time and efforts and . But it is evident that a much larger and more important work should be means to accomplish the good work done. But the limited number of ~f the said so~.iety, and the publica t10n of the "READE RECORD" the members of the Society, never over official organ of the said Societ~; and two hundred, has not ·furnished the whereas it is now deemed de.sirable funds with which to carry on such that the said work should be ex a work-e·ven though the Society has tended and more largely supported by not now, nor ever has had, any pa_id the members of the said Family; offi6als. Its officers have not only Therefore you, being adjudged one contributed their time and efforts, but of the same, are Hereby Summoned as well have stood in the breach when to read the following Statement con financial needs made it necessary. cerning the work of the said Reade However, owing to the present great Society and to appear at its bar and war, investigations among the Eng give it your reasonable aid, or to ren lish records are practically ended. der such good and sufficient reason But another field of operation is open as may excuse you therefrom. at home, the working of ,vhich is Hereof fail not to take due notice equally important, and perhaps in the and govern yourself accordingly. distant future will be held to have been far more so. Briefly stated, it In witness whereof I have set my is this : America is a vast continent hand & seal this first day of June, 1917. and its means of communication and transfortation so extensive that a res Philip Reade, President. [SEAL] ident in one section mav, with his Attest: family1 remove to anothe·r, hundreds Charles F. Read, Treasurer and perhaps thousands of miles dis A Ian son B. Keed, Secretary · tant and between which places there 10 THE READE RECORD is little or no connection. In earlier mind. But as the wheels of life turn days, when a resident of a country more slowly, the elder ones review moved into the next, or from one the past to judge of the future, and state to an adjoining one, there were many a question presents itself for generally some lines of information answer. in the records, registry of deeds, pro And of these a natural one con bates of wills, etc., that gave a clue cerns the ancestral lines by which we to the change made, and so the de came out of the past into the present. scendants of the mover could, from And often so intense becomes the de the new home, still trace their an sire to know, that time and money cestral lines back to the original im have been spent without stint, to learn migrant. But this is becoming every what might have been left of record year more and more difficult, and in in a few lines-and the search proved a generation or two may be impos all in vain ! The young were too sible, unless some written record is busy and too heedless to ask of their left by those of the present time for elders what they could easily tell those who are to come in later years. and make written note of it. The Many cannot remember the names of elders were too indifferent, negligent their grnndparents, and fewer still or not of sufficient intellectual caliber know the names of their great grand to realize the importance of keeping parents. And what is equally im a written record, and so all their in portant, know in what place, town, formation died with them. And thus county or state these latter lived in later years the missing links can and died. Those of the Reade name not be found. who have moved to far distant locali You deride -genealogy, perhaps? ties and there settled, have founded But take note that no man ever be a new branch of the family. When, at came famous without the world's some later date, their grandchildren making all possible effort to learn or great-grandchildren, inspired with who his ancestors were. The world the wish to know the history of their is not content to eat of the fruit of forefathers and the part they played the tree alone. It wishes to know in the world, and whence they came, how that tree grew such fruit and and why they came across the broad why and who planted and cared for ocean in pioneer days to find a home it. For the world would like to see in America-that information will be others grown like it! a sealed book to them because those of There is many a famous man who the present day have been too negli came of a family previously obscure, gent, careless or selfish to take the which had no reason to expect that trouble to leave a record behind them. from its ranks so great a man would The information that dies with them arise. And so no one may sneer at is lost forever. It is a proud thing an obscure family that takes interest to be able to substantiate a claim of and pride in keeping a correct an descent from the Colonial and Revo- cestral record. Who can foretell it 1utionary stock, and the same, as the may not be the next family · called years go by, will be held of the Civil upon Jo furnish .an immortaLman of War heroes of either side. his.fory? But the reader may say, "I have Why, in the light of the foregoing, no interest in genealogy and all such if our readers are yet unconvinced matters." If you are young that is that there is pleasure and value in a in general a natural feeling, for when reasonable use of genealogy, may we one is young the affairs of the pres not raise another and more personal ent life are urgent and the future, question? Is it not a selfish view of not the past, engaged the youthful the use of life that you live only for THE READE RECORD 1I yourself and the present and refuse interested in the Reade ancestral to take the trouble to make a record lines, both now and in the days to to be passed down to those who will come. constitute the world in future days And all this can be done if you to come? will "only do your bit" in the matter, And this brings us to the statement If this work is delayed it will soon of the objects that the Reade Society be too late. hopes to attain with your aid. Brief SECOND-While, as stated above, the ly stated, they are- Society has no paid officials, yet it FrnsT-That it shall send to every cannot be said to have no expenses. one of the Reade name (however The cost of such original investiga spelled) a genealogical form, such as tion as can be carried on at present, is herewith sent to you ; to be filled the publishing of the "Reade Record," out as fully as may be possible; espe the printing of these genealogical re cially with reference to the place ports, of the membership certificates, from which you or your ancestors office materials, envelopes, postage came to your present place of perma stamps, and similar expenses require nent residence, together with all such a much larger membership than the other genealogical information as you Society now has. The dues have been may see fit to give. placed at the small amount of $1.00 And further, that you send for per year for the annual members, and other forms and place them in the for life membership, $10.00, with ex hands of others of the Reade name emption from all future dues. For or others who may be interested in the certificate of membership with this work. coat of arms in colors, an additional In this way the Reade Society charge of 50 cents is made. hopes to reach every one of the All funds received from life mem Reade name (however spelled) and bership have been placed in the sav get a report from them. ings bank, and only the interest used It is planned to bind all these re for the work of the Society. ports in volumes, indexed and put in In Conclusion shape for ready reference, and where It is possible to carry out the sug convenient, photos may be attached as well of persons, old records, home gestions made above if each and every steads, etc. All these will be depos member of the extensive Reade Fam ited with the "New England Historic ily will do his or her part. Genealogical Society," which is W1LL You Do YouRs? headquarters for all such matters. The Society occupies and owns a new If so, fill out the blank Report here building, complete with every conve with sent you, as completely as pos nience, and as absolutely fireproof as sible, and send it in to the Reade So human ingenuity and -money can ciety with your fee of $1 (if you are make it. It has a magnificent' library not already a member) for mem of historical and genealogical works, books, maps, and data of every kind. bership fee and 50 cents for certifi And,. its membership is open to all cate. Then interest yourself in the the world at small cost, and a free work of the Society and help increase use as well of its books to all vis its membership. itors. Hence the Reade Reports You will never regret it. placed with a permanent institution of this kind will provide an invalu ALANSON H. REED, able means of information to those Secretary. 12 THE READE RECORD THE CIVIL WAR -- FIFTY-ODD YEARS AGO By ALANSON H. REED LIEUT. CHARLES VI/. READ OF THE CONFEDERATE NAVY RAIDS THE SHIPPING OFF THE COAST OF NEW ENGLAND In the General Navy Register note ' May 6th, off the coast of Brazil the is made of CHARLES W. READ, Acting Florida "at 9.45 A.M. hailed the Midshipman, 20th Sept., 1856; Mid- Yankee brig Clarence, from Rio to shipman, 15th June, 1860; Resigned, Baltimore, with a cargo of coffee and 4th February, 1861. This is taken to made her a prize." · refer to the Lieut. Charles 'vV. Read, Lieut. Read proposed "to take the C.S.N., the subject of this sketch. He brig which we have just captured and was from the state of Mississippi, and with a crew of twenty men to proceed evidently considered his first alle- to Hampton Roads and cut out a gun giance due to his state rather than to boat or steamer of the enemy. As I the Federal Government. From Sep- would be in possession of the brig's teni.ber., 1862, to January, 1863, the papers, and as the crew would not be Confererate Government was fitting large enough to excite suspicion, there out at Fort Morgan in Mobile, Ala., can be no doubt of my passing Fort the cruiser Florida, J. N. Maffitt, Com- ress Monroe successfully. Once in mander, to raid the commerce of the the Roads I would be prepared to avail Union Government. An extract from myself of any circumstance which his journal says: November 4th might present for gaining the deck of ( 1862) Lieut. C. W. Read, the last an enemy's vessel. If it would be Lieutenant I personally applied for, found impossible to board a gun boat joined: this officer acquired reputation or merchant steamer it would be pos for gunnery, coolness and determina- sible to fire the shipping at Baltimore." t"ion at the battle of New Orleans. Lieut. Read's offer was accepted, and When his commander, T. B. Huger, Second Assistant E. H. Brown and was fatally wounded, he continued to twenty men, and one howitzer with gallantly fight the McRae [against ammunition and equipment were put Commander Farragut's fleet] until she aboard the brig Clarence, and that was riddled and unfit for service. same day he started upon his dan- The Florida left Mobile January 16, gerous enterprise. What followed is 1863. An extract from Commander told in his own words in a report sub Moffitt's journal says: "My orders are sequently made to the Confederat~ to assail their [the enemy's] commerce Government. only, that the mercantile part of the "In obedience to orders I shaped my Northern community, who so earnest- course for the Capes of the Chesa ly sustain the war by liberal contribu- peke. Off the 'vVind Islands I chased tions, may not fatten on its progress several vessels, but failed to overhaul but feel all its misfortunes.... When them on account of the inferior sail merchant ships are destroyed on the ing qualities of the Clarence. On the high seas individuality suffers and the 6th of June· ... fell in with, cap shoe pinches in the right direction. tured and burned the bark Windward All the merchants of New York and [Whistling Wind] from Philadelphia Boston, who have by their splendid to New Orleans loaded with coal ... traders become princes in wealth, and On the 7th of June captured the puffy with patriotic zeal for the sub- schooner Alfred H. Partridge from jugation of the South will soon cry New York to Metamoras. She was with a loud voice, ·peace, peace; we loaded with arms and clothing for our are becoming ruined and the country citizens in Texas. I took the captain's damned." bond for the sum of $5000 for the THE READE RECORD 13 delivery of the cargo to loyal citizens from Port Royal, S. C., to Philadel in the Confederate states. On Tune phia. As soon as we had possession 9th ... captured and burned the'.bdg of her, a schooner was discovered Mary Alvina from Boston to New which we stood to intercept. At 8 Orleans. . . . From the prisoners A.M. we brought to the schooner. She and papers of transports Windward proved to be the schooner M. A. and Mary Alvina I derived such in Schindler in ballast from Port Royal, formation as convinced me it was im S. C., to Philadelphia. The bark Ta possible to carry out the instructiom corny being a better sailor than the of Commander Maffitt. No vessels Clarence I determined to burn the were allowed to go into Hampton latter vessel and take the bark. While Roads unless they had supplies for foe the howitzer, etc., was being trans U.S. Government and then were close- ferred from the Clarence to the Ta ly watched. The vessels lying at the corny, a schooner was discovered com wharf above Fortress Monroe were ing down before the wind. Passing guarded by a gunboat, and there were near the Clarence a wooden gun was sentries on the wharf. Just outside pointed at her and she was command the fort there were two boarding ed to heave to, which she did imme- steamers. . . . I then determined to .. diately. She was found to be the cruise· along the coast and try to in schooner Kate Stewart from Key tercept a transport for Fortress Mon West to Philadelphia. As we were roe and with her to endeavor to carry now rather short of provisions and out the orders of Commander Maffitt had over fifty prisoners I determined and in the meantime to do all possible to board the schooner Kate Stewart injury to the enemy's commerce. On and make a cartel of her." So he the morning of the 12th of June ... placed his prisoners aboard of her and captured the bark Tacony in ballast sent them ashore. The brig Clarence · The Bark TACONY to which Lieut. Reed transferred his flag after burning the brig Clarence. The second burning vessel is a prize. (From a drawiug made by Worden Wood,) (By-permission of B6ston Globe, copJ·right, I9I3.) 14 THE READE RECORD and schooner Schindler were then set pected to do after dark. My engin on fire." Soon after he captured the eer, Mr. Brown, expressed his doubts brig Arabella, which he boarded on as to his ability to start the engines of June 15th, captured and burned the the steamer proposed to be captured brig Umpire, June 20th ... captured without the assistance of another en the ship Isaac Webb; same day burned gineer. I felt confident that Mr. the fishing schooner Micawber; June Brown would do his utmost to per 21, captured and burned the clipper form the duty required of him, but as ship Byzantium and the bark Good the nights were very short it was evi speed. June 22 captured the fishing dent that if we failed to get the steam schooners Marel'lzo Florence, E. Ann, er under way, after waiting to get up Robert Choate and Ripple. "The steam, we could not get clear of the Florence being an old vessel I bonded forts before we were discovered. As her and placed seventy-five prisoners the wind was blowing moderately out on her. The other schooners were of the harbor, I then decided to cap burned. On June 23d captured and ture the cutter, and after getting from burned the fishing schooners Ada and under the forts to return and fire the Wanderer. On June 24th ... cap shipping. At 1.30 A.M. we boarded tured the ship Shatemuc from Liver the cutter Caleb Cushing and captured pool to Boston with a large number of her, without noise or resistance. As emigrants. I bonded her for $150,000. the cable could not be slipped, it was On the night of June 24th, captured two o'clock before we got under way. the fishing schooner Archer. The wind was now very light, the tide As there were now a number of the was running in, and before we could enemy's gunboats in search of the get from under the guns of the fort Tacony and our howitzer ammunition day dawned. being all expended, I concluded to At 10 A.M. when about twenty destroy the Tacony, and with the miles off the harbor, two large steam schooner Archer to proceed along the ers and three tugs were discovered coast with the view of burning the coming out of Portland. The cutter shipping in some exposed harbor, or was cleared for action, and as soon as of cutting out a steamer. Accord the leading steamer was in range we ingly, on the morning of the 25th of opened fire upon her. After firing five June, we set fire to the Tacony and rounds from the pivot gun I was mor with the Archer stood in for the coast. tified to find that all projectiles for On the morning of the 26th of June that gun were expended. From the we made Portland Light. Off Port movements of the enemy's steamers it land I picked up two fishermen, who was evident that they intended to at taking us for a pleasure party, willing tack us simultaneously on each side ly consented to pilot us into Portland. and endeavor to clear our deck with From the fishermen I learned that the their sharpshooters. It was plain. that revenue cutter Caleb cu·shing was we could offer but an ineffectual re in the harbor of Portland and the sistance, and therefore I directed the passenger steamer to New York-a cutter to be set on fire and the crew staunch, swift propeller-would re to take to the boats. At 11.30 I sur main in Portland during the night. I rendered myself and crew to the at once determined to enter the harbor, steamer Forrest City. At 12 o'clock and at night to quietly seize the cutter the cutter blew up ....-Very re and steamer. spectfully, your obedient servant, At sunset we entered the harbor and C. w. READ, anchored in full view of the shipping. Second Lieutenant, C. S. Navy. I explained to my officers what I ex- June 27, 1863. THE READE RECORD 15 ANCESTRY OF HAPPY -- UNTIL! CAPT. SAMUEL CHESTER REID. A young man recently got married and LIEUT. JOHN REID = REBECCA CHESTER took a cottage down South, determined to Feb. 1781 grow enough vegetables to keep the household of the British Navy Ib-1763 Groton,Conn. going. He started to dig up the garden, Son of Lord John Reid Dau, James and and, after half an hour's hard work, was as of Glasgow, Scotland Thankful\ Chester tonished to find a quarter at his feet. Then I [See "The story of Re he dug with renewed ardor. Several pennies, [ See Nat.Cyclo. of Am I becca Chester."Vol.41, a half dollar and three dimes rewarded his Biog. Vol.VIII.,p.97.J Arn.Month.Mag.,1912] efforts. "Well, if this isn't a gold mine!" he said, I digging away for all he was worth. "I wonder SA1IUEL CHESTER REID = MARY JENNINGS what I'll find next?'' 8 June, 1813 His arms ached, little beads of perspira b.-Norwich, Conn. I b.-- d.-- tion trickled down his nose and his neck felt Aug.25,1783. d.-New Dau. as though it was breaking. He could stick York City, 1861 I Capt.NathanJennings it out no longer. He straightened his back Commodore in the of Fairfield, Conn. at last with a groan of pain, and at the same U.S. Navy. [See Jennings Geneal- instant felt something cold sliding down his ogy, Vol. II. p. 422] leg. In a moment he had grasped the truth. [See Nat. Cyclo. Am. [See Who'sWho,Vols. There was a hole in his trousers pocket. Biog.,Vol. VIII, p. 97] 1903-5, 1910-11] [Philadelphia Ledger. Possibly one of the Reed Family, as some of them complain now-a-days of ''holes in the "Mary Jennings the dau. of Capt. pocket!'' Nathan Jennings and wife of Com modore Reid made the American flag at her house assisted by some of her GRANDPA AND I. young lady friends, according to an My Grandpa says he likes to fish Act of Congress passed April 4, 1818, And so do I. and approved by President Monroe, When spring time comes he gets his wish And so do I. and adopted in its· present form; the We take our tackle to the lake design was made by Commodore Reid And anchor somewhere near the stake. at the request of Peter H. Wendover, He reels in when he gets a strike Chairman of the Congressional Com And hollers when he gets a pike mittee. The new flag made by Mary And so do I. He says most any fish are good Jennings Reid, was hoisted over the And so say I. house of Congress while Henry Clay He'd catch a hundred if he could was Speaker, April 13, 1818, at 2 And so would I. o'clock P. M." He likes the bass, they are so wise, Before this time the flag had thirteen And pickerel if they are goJd size, He says that fish are far from fools, stars representing the original thir For only suckers go in schools, teen Colonies, and a stripe for each And so say I. State in the Union. This order was By JOHN HORACE REED. changed in the new flag, by having a Star for every State, additional stars WICKED READ to be added each 4th of July as future "The New World of Words, or Universal States were admitted to the Union English Dictionary," by Edward Philips, 1720, while the stripes were reduced to defines the word Read as : thirteen, representating the original " Reade or Rede (old word), counsel or advice, as inithe first of the singing psalms : Colonies. "The man is blest that hath not bent To wicked Read his ear." 16 THE READE SOCIETY LIFE MEMBERS CRANE, JOSHUA E. Bridgewater, lviass. REED, CHARLES w. Boston GOODRICH, MRS. ELLA R. Hartford, Conn. REED, EDGAR Worcester, Mass. HODGES, Mrss MARY A. Foxboro, Mass. REED, Miss ELLEN A. New Haven, Conn. LEFFERTS, 1\.1:ARSHALL C. New York, N. Y. REED, JAMES (REV.) Boston. MORSE, WILLARD S. New York, N. Y. REED, JAMES (D.D.S.) Chelsea, :Vlass. READ, CHARLES F. Brookline, l\.1ass. REED, JOHN S. Boston READ, Mrss CLARA A. New Bedford, Mass. REED, MARION B. Lowell, Mass. READ, Mrss ELLA H. New Bedford, Mass. REED, REUBEN L. South Acton, Mass. READ, FRANKLIN Pittsfield, Mass. REED, ROBERT C. Boston READ, GEORGE B. Bloomington, Ills. ROBINSON, MRS. GRACE R. New York, N. Y. READ, GEORGE w. Taunton, Mass. STOREY, HAMPTON L. Altadena, Calif. READ, JOSEPH Summerside, P. E. I. WARREN, MRS. CATHERINE R. Cambridge, Mass. READ, JOSHUA W. Newark, N. J. WATERMAN, MRS- LEWIS A. Providence, R. I. READ, J. PAUDLING Newark, N. J. ,VELLS, WELLINGTON Boston READ, SAMUEL H. New Haven, Con. *READ, WILLIAM A. REED, ALANSON H. Wellesley Hills Mass. *READE, EDGAR s. *Deceased ANNUAL MEMBERS AKIN, MRS. EMMA R. New York, N. Y. REED, AARON A. Whitman, Mass. ALLEY, John S. Pelham, N. Y. REED, ALBERT A. Boulder, Colo. ANDREWS, MRS. ELLA R. New York, N. Y. REED, ALBERT M. Albany, N. Y. BLACKMER, MRs. CATHERINE Tufts College, Mass. REED, ALONZO B. West Somerville, Mass. BLANCHARD, JOHNS. C. South Weymouth, Mass. REED, CHARLES DANA New York, N.Y. BLANCHARD, Mrss MARYL South Weymoth, Mass. REED. CHARLES K. Worcester, Mass. BLANCHARD, MISS SUSANNA R. South Weymouth, Mass. REED, J\1Iss CLARA lvI. Westfield, Mass. BRUMMER, MRs. MARY A. C. Lisbon, N. H. REED, CLARENCE D. Whitman, Mass. CLARKE. ARTHUR F. Brookline, Mass. REED, DANA Coon Rapids, Iowa. CLARKE, Mrss HELEN G. Brookline, Mass. REED, EDWARD D. Buffalo, N. Y. CRoss, MRS. JOHN A. Providence, R. I. REED, EDWARD M. Wellesley Hills, Mass. CROSS, Rev. ROSELLE T. Twinsburg, Ohio. REED, EDWARD F. Everett, MMass. Donn, REV. HENRY M. Clinton, N. Y. REED, EDWARD T. Albany, N. Y. ELWELL, MRS. JAMES H. South Weymouth, Mass. REED, MISS ELIZABETH Boston EVERETT, MRS. CHARLOTTE S. Chicago, Ill. REED, EUGENE w. North Brookfield, Mass. FARR, MRS. VIRGINIA R. Atlanta, Ga. REED, E. HOWARD Worcester, :1riass. FIELD, MRS. JOHN W. Dorchester, Mass. REED, FLOYD 0. (M.D.) Yonkers, N. Y. FIELD, J. HOWARD Brockton, Mass. REED, FRANCIS B. East Weymouth, Mass. FISHER, HARLAN M. . Holcomb, N. Y. REED, FRED L. Cohasset, Mass. FLETCHER, HARRY G. "\\Test Somerville, 1v1ass. REED, FREDERICK E. Thompsoni Conn. FRIEND, THADDEUS E. Gloucester, Niass. REED, FREDERIC H. New York, N. Y. HALLETT, FRANK T. New York, N. Y. REED, GEORGE A. Barre, Vt. HALLETT, Mrss SARAH N. Providence, R. I. REED, (REV.) GEORGE H. Concord, N. H. HUBBARD, MRs. CHARLES T. Taunton, Mass. REED, GEORGE M. Kenne, N. H. HuBBART, MRS. ELIZABETH R. San Francisco, Cal. REED, GEORGE w. Boston HUTCHINSON, EDWARD B. · Cambridge, Mass. REED, (REV.) HARRY w. Watertown, N. Y. JACKSON, MRs. HOLMES C. East Orange, N. J. REED, Miss HELEN LEAH Cambridge, Mass. JOHNSON, ALFRED Boston, Mass. REED, HENRY B. Auburndale, Mass. KIMBALL, Mrss HELEN F. Brookline, Mass. ·REED, HOMER J. Canandaigua, N. Y. KNEELAND, BENJAMIN C. R. Woburn. Mass. REED, HORATIO M. New York, N. Y. LEWIS, JAMES E. Taurtton, Mass. REED, JEFFERSON H, Indianapolis, Ind. LEWIS, MRS. JOSEPHINE R. South Duxbury, Mass. REED, JOHN H. Amenia, No. Dak. MAGRATH, MRS. EMMA E. Everett, Mass. REED, J. RUSSELL Boston MARSHALL, Miss ADALINE T. York Village, Me. REED, J. WARNER, JR. Benton Harbor, Niich. MERRIAM, MRS. EVAN B. Syracuse, N. Y. REED, MISS LILLIAN Washington, D. C. MERROW, MRS. RENA M. Malden, Mass. REED, MISs LucY H. South Weymouth, Mass. MORSS, MRS. EVERETT Boston, Mass. REED, Mrss MAE I. Columbus, Ohio NEAD, MRS. DANIEL W. Reading, Pa. REED, MRS. MARGARET E. Boston, Mass. NEIL, MRS. HENRY M. Columbus, Ohio. REED, MARSHALL East Whitman, Mass. NORTON, MRS. JOSEPH A. Lisbon, N. H. REED, MORRIS A. St. Joseph, Mo. ORCUTT, JASON B. South Braintree, Mass. REED, RALPH D. Manchester) N. H. PEET, Mrss HELEN L. Hudson, N. Y. REED, SAMUEL B. Boston PETTEE, MRS. BENJAMIN Roxbury, Mass. REED, SYLVANUS A. New York, N. Y. PRESCOTT, MISS CLARA F. Lawrence, Mass. REED, WARREN A. (HON,) Brockton, Mass. PRESTON, MRS. GEORGE C. Norwich, Conn. REED, WILLIAM A. Bristol Center, N. Y. PROUTY, MRS. MARY R. Scituate, Mass. REED, WILLIAM B. Westfield, Mass. RAYMOND, DANIEL Thompkinsville, N. Y. REED, (DR.) WILLIAM E. Washingtonville, N. Y. READ, ALEXANDER Santa Fe, N. M. REED., WILLIAM E New York, N. Y. READ, ANDREW J. Boston. REED, WILLIAM H. Denver, Colo. READ, CHARLES A. Manchester, Mass. REED, PROF. WM. HOWELL Roxbury, Mass. READ, CHARLES F. Vl orcester, Mass .. REED, MRS. WILLIAM H. South Weymouth, Mass. READ, CHARLES W. P. New Boston, N. H. REED, WILLIAM R. New Brunswick, N. J. READ, CLARENCE F. Wellsville, N. Y. RUSSELL, MISS H. PRISCILLA Arlington, Mass. READ, Miss EDITH B. Brookline, Mass. RUSSELL, MRS. LOUISA S. Arlington, Mass. READ, EDWARD M. St. Louis; Mo. SARGENT, ALLAN C. Graniteville, Mass. READ, REV. EPHRAIM A. Providence, R. I. SAWYER, M;Rs. EDWARD E. Lowell, Mass. READ, FREDERICK F. Manhasset, N. Y. SIMPSON, REV. HENRY J. Detroit, Mich. READ. George R. New York, N. Y. SMITH, MRS. SAMUEL F. Newton Centre, Mass. READ, Harold C. Brookline, Mass. STEVENS, MRS. SARA R. Portland, Me. READ, HENRY P. Brooklyn, N. Y. STOWELL, MRS. CHARLES H. Lowell, Mass. READ, Mrss MARGARET H. New York, N. Y. WARE, Lyman E. Norfolk, Mass. READ, MATTHEW H. Crescent City, Fla. '\!\,TASHBURN, MRS. ALFRED F. Brookline, Mass. READ, WILLIAM Cambridge, Mass. WEBB, MRS. ELLEN R. ' Scituate, Mass. READE, B. CLINTON St. John, N. B. WILKINSON, MRS. HENRY W. Providence, R. I. READE, REV. CHARLES G. Cincinnati, Ohio WILLIAMS, G. MOTT (RT. REv,) Marquette, Mich. READE, JOSEPH F., JR New York, N. Y. Ube 1Reaoe 1Recoro Number X. BOSTON, MASS., U.S. A 1917 THE READE SOCIETY FOR GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH ORGANIZED 1904 INCORPORATED 1914 Behind this shield stands a Ardent for Peace, but stern in a Nation of Free Men, 1' War for Liberty and Humanity. The Fourteenth Annual Meeting of the READE SocrETY was held at the OLD STATE HovsE on October 31, 1917, at 3 P.M. In the absence of the President, Gen. Philip Reade, the Treasurer, Charles F. Read, acted as Chairman. The reports of the Treasurer and Secretary were read and accepted. It was unanimously voted that the action of the Executive Committee in investing two hundred ($200) dollars of the Society's Life Fund in Liberty Bonds be ratified and confirmed. It was further voted to adopt the following amendments to Article 3 of the Society's By-Laws: CORRESPONDING SECRETARIES The Executive Committee may appoint from the· membership of the Society, as Corresponding Secretaries, such members as they deem ·suitable for the extension of the work of the society. PECUNIARY RECOMPENSE No officer or official of the Society shall be entitled to claim any pecuniary recompense for work in connection with the Society, except the official genealogist. The election of officers was then held, for which see page 10. The meeting was then dissolved, having been a business session only. The usual social reunion and banquet were omitted in view of the present war conditions. ALANSON H. REED, Boston, Mass., October 31, 1917. Secretary. 2 THE READE RECORD WILLIAM READ OF BATCOMBE Weymouth, Mass., 1635-1646; Boston, 1646-1674 (Reade List No. 2) By GEORGE S. STEWART MARRIAGE RECORD tailor and resided at Batcombe till his Anno Regni dni Caroli Angliae Quinto, departure for New England in 1635, 1629, Duodecimo die Octobris Gulielmus in company with a number of his fel Reade filius viduae Reade de Batcombi in low-townsmen. The passenger list is Com Somerset duxit Suzanam Haym filiam dated "Waymouth" [England], J oannae Mountyer viduae de Langeham. The foregoing is correctly copied from March 20, 1635, and includes "Willm the register of Baptisms in the Parish of Read of Batcombe, Taylor, in Som' Gillingham in the County of Dorset. sett, aged 28 yeare ; Susan Read, his EDWARD INMAN, wife, aged 29 yeare ; Hanna Read, his Vicar of Gillingham. daughter, aged 3 yeare; Susan Read, Translation. his daughter, aged 1 yeare; Richard Adams, his servant, aged 29 yeare" In the fifth year of King Charles of Eng land, 1629, on the 12th day of October, and about 100 others. The name of William Reade, son of the widow Reade of the ship in which they sailed is not Batcombe in County Somerset married mentioned. They disembarked at Susanna Hayme, daughter of Joanna Mon Dorchester, Mass., June 7, 1635, and tier, widow of Langham. immediately set out for W essagussett, [The above record is contributed by Alanson ( soon after named "Weymouth," for H. Reed, our Secretary.] the English port whence they had sailed). On September 2, 1635, Rev. Joseph Hull and four other members This immigrant came to Massachu of his church, William Reade, Richard setts with Rev. Joseph Hull's company Adams, John Upham, and Robert in 1635 and was the first Reade to Lovell were made freemen of the found a family in New England. He Colony of Massachusetts Bay. In was born about the year 1607 ( if we 1636, William Reade was chosen accept the record of the passenger Deputy for Weymouth to the General list) but his birthplace and parentage Court, a great honor for so young a are yet to be found. His father died man, and proof of his popularity and before 1629, in which year, William ability; he was again elected Deputy and his widowed mother were resi for Weymouth in 1638. He was dents of Batcombe, Somersetshire, chosen Constable in 1644, and in England. William Reade married 1651, though then a non-resident, he first, October 12, 1629, at St. Mary's was chosen one of the "Townsmen" Gillingham, Dorsetshire, Susanna or Selectmen, evidently from a desire Hayme, born about 1606, daughter of to induce him to return to vV eymouth. Edward and Joanna Hayme of Gil While the land records for that lingham. Her mother, who is named period are quite imperfect, they show in the marriage record as the "widow that William Reade owned more than Joanna Montier," had been married SO acres in Weymouth; in 1636, he at least three times ; first, to John was given 18 acres in the Freemen's Reade of Langham in Gillingham ; Grant, and in 1637, he bought the second, to Edward Hayme; third, to house and 20 acres of land that had Francis Montier, who died, testate, belonged to Zachary Bicknell of Wey about 1622. mouth; about 1643, he owned the fol William Reade was by occupation a lowing lots in Weymouth: 18;½ acres THE READE RECORD 3 in the East Field, 8.1/z acres in the was living in Rhode Island in 1674, "Wester N eek" with 2 acres of salt as appears by William Reade's peti marsh, and 16 acres among the tion for permission for her to return, "Great Lots"; in 1644, he bought of dated September 2 of that year, which Edward Smith 10.1/z acres in the was not granted by the Court. "Wester N eek." How much of this This is the latest record found of property he disposed of before his William Reade, the date and place of removal to Boston in 1646, is not whose death is not known. He prob shown by the land records, but he did ably joined his wife in Rhode Island not sell his 2 acre swamp lot in Wey and it is known that he died before mouth until November 28, 1673. June 13, 1679, when his son Hezekiah It is believed that William Reade was placed under guardianship, as the had at least four children born during following record shows : his stay at Weymouth, viz. Margaret, "A County Court held att N. Londn, William, Esther, and Josiah, though June 13, 1679. The Court having the present imperfect vital records Considered of the petition. of Heze name but two. The first of his kiah. Read, an orphane under age, & children recorded in Boston was John the allegations therein doe grant him Reade, baptized in the First Church, Liberty according to Law to choose September 27, 1646 "sonne of Wil his Guardians, & accordingly he did lyam Reade, a Recomended Member in open Court choose J osrAH READ & from the Church at Waymouth." JORN READ, his Elder Brothers, to be This connection with the Weymouth his Guardians who are accepted by Church is several times mentioned in the Court & the sd orphan Committed the baptismal records of the Boston to their care for his good Education Church, the latest occasion being in the feare of God, good Literature, November 29, 1657, when his son & some particular calling, and the sd Ephraim Reade was baptized. May orphane desireing to be with his 15, 1647, William Reade and Susanna, brother Jn° Read dureing his minority his wife, were admitted to member to the age of twenty-one yeares, the ship in the Boston Church "upon Ires" Court have Consented thereunto, he ( i.e. letters) "of Dismission from the the sd John his Brother ingageing Church at Waymouth." before the Court to give him good Susanna (Hayme), first wife of education as before & to teach him William Reade, died at Boston, Oc the trade of a weaver according to his tober 12, 1653, aged about 47 years. best skill & to allow him Competent He married second, at Boston, March & Comfortable maintenance, meate, 20, 1654, Ruth Crooke, a woman ap drinke, cloathing & other necessaries parently much younger than himself, Convenient dureing the sd terme & to by whom he had 10 children. On pay him five pounds towards his set February 16, 1654/5, he purchased of ting up at the expiration of the terme Rev. John Wilson a small lot of land, with Comly apparell, his Eldest bounded on the east by Devonshire Brother & Guardian, the sd JosrAH Street, (then called "Crooked Lane"), READ Consenting unto this dispose." and on the north, by "the street lead (New London, Conn. Court Record, ing to the Dock," on which he erected Vol. III p. 124). the dwelling house and shop, sold by The term "orphane," as used above, him in 1672. His wife went back to did not apparently then mean that England in 1669, soon after the birth both parents of Hezekiah were de of her tenth child, and upon her re ceased, for on June 7, 1681, "Ruth turn four years later, she was brought Percy" was "Plaintiff Contra Jn° to trial, and banished from the colony Read, Deffendtt, in an action of Debt for misconduct while abroad. She due to her for ·the service of her sonn, 4 THE READE RECORD Hezekiah Read, for the time he was 11. JON ATHAN b. Apr. 23, 1659; d. with him to the value of eighteen July 2, 1659. pounds : In this action the Court 12. TIMOTHY b. Au·g. 11, 1660; ordrs a non suite." later history unknown. (New London Court Record, Vol. 13. RUTH b. May 7, 1662 ( erro III, p. 156). Ruth (Crooke) Read, it neously recorded as "\i\Tilliam") ; d. appears, married second, before the July 17, 1662. above date, a Mr. Percy. No later 14. HEZEKIAH b. July 6, 1663; in information has come to hand in re 1679, he chose his elder brothers, gard to her or her son, Hezekiah. Josiah and John Read, to be his guar . CHILDREN OF \VIL LIAM READE. dians . (by first wife, SUSANNA HAYME) 15. SARAH b. June 26, 1665 ; later history unknown. 1. HANNAH b. in England, 1632; 16. ELIZABETH b. Dec. 22, 1666; d. d. unm., in Boston, Nov. 25, 1656. young. 2. SusANNA b. in England, 1634; 17. ELIZABETH b. Apr. 22, 1669; m. (1) at Boston, Dec. 13, 1659, later history unknown. Samuel Smith; m. (2) at Taunton, Nov. 14, 1689, Thomas Lincoln; res. Taunton, Mass. THE WILL OF JACOB READ 3. MARGARET b. prob. abt. 1637; m. Salem, Mass,, 1662-1745 at Boston, Mar. 3, 1659, Richard (Reade List• No. 6) Stubbs of Hull. The evidence of her I, JACOB READ, of Salem in the parentage is purely circumstantial. County of Essex in the Province of 4. WILLIAM b. Weymouth, Dec. 15, the Mass'tts Bay in New England, 1639; prob. d. young. yeoman, being sensible of my mor 5. ESTHER b. Weymouth, May 8, tality, tho ( through the great good 1641; m. at Boston, July 30, 1661, ness of God) of sound mind and John Cann ; res. Boston. memory, do, for the disposall and Set 6. JOSIAH b. prob. abt. 1643; m. at tlement of what worldly Estate God Marshfield, Nov. 1666, Grace Hollo has graciously given me, make and way; ancestor of the Norwich, Conn., ordain my Last will and Testament in Reads ; res. Norwich. form and manner following viz. : 7. JORN b. Boston, Sept. 25, 1646; IMPRIMIS. I will that my Just m. ( 1) abt. 1672, Hannah Holloway, Debts and the Charges of a Decent sister of Grace, (above) ; m. (2) Buriall for me and my wife be well Sarah --; ancestor of the Wind paid and Discharged. ham, Conn. Reads; res. Norwich and ITEM. I will that my Beloved wife Windham. ELIZABETH READ have the one half (by second wife, RuTI-I CROOKE) of the income or produce of my whole estate for her . comfortable support all born in Boston. during her natural life. 8. WILLIAM b. Feb. 3, 1654/5; was ITEM. I will and Bequeath to my wild in his youth, brought into Court Daughter, MARY PROCTER my Lott of in 1671, living in 1673, and perhaps land containing eight acres, more or later a mariner. less, which I Bought of Dan'l Epes 9. ISAAC b. Apr. 18, 1656; men Esq., deceased, except one acre and an tioned in Court Records in 1671, in half thereof at the Northeasterly End connection with his brother; later a hereafter given to my daughter Sarah, mariner of Boston; d. in England to be to my sd. Daughter Mary and 1695. her heirs forever, after mv decease 10. EPHRAIM b. Nov. 23, 1657; and my wife's decease. · later history unknown: ITEM. I Give and bequeath to my THE READE RECORD 5 Daughter, SARAH GoLDTHWAYT, one ence of us Robert .Wilson, .William acre and an half acre of Land at the King, John Nurse. Northeasterly End of the Lott Bought Essex SS., Proved at Ipswich, of Daniel Epes Esq., above expressed, Aprill 8th, 1745, Rob. Wilson & Wm. to be sett off from the Remainder King sworn &c. above given to my daughter Mary by (Essex Co. Probate Records, Salem, a Streight line running parrellel with Mass., File No. 23366) the Northeasterly line of sd lott of The seal of Jacob Read bears a land. And also Five acres of Lands coat-of-arms with crest, but its de in the North field Next adjoining to tails cannot be clearly made out, being the Fosters and Smalls Lands, which covered with a piece of thick paper. two pieces of Land to be to her my sd Comment. Daughter Sarah and her heirs for JACOB READ, the above testator, was ever, after my decease and her the youngest son of Thomas Read, mother's decease. "planter," of Salem, by his second ITEM. I give and bequeath to my wife, Mary. (See Reade Record No. Daughter ELIZABETH TRASK my now VI, pp. 9-10). According to the dwelling house and land adjoyning Vital Records, Jacob was born in being about one acre, to be to her Salem, August 7, 1662, but there is and her heirs forever, after my de some evidence that the date should cease and my wifes decease, I also be a year later, viz. 1663. His older give and Bequeath to my son in Law brother of the same name, born Feb JmrN TRASK and my said Daughter ruary 22, 1658/9; died November 19, Elizabeth his wife one certain house 1663. The second Jacob, the testator lott in New-Salem containing Thirty above, was baptized in the First Five Acres, more or Less, being that Church, Salem, November 7, 1663. whereon they now dwell, to be to He deposed, November 17, 1726, them and the longest liver of them "aged about sixty-three years." for life, and after their decease to be (Essex Co. Deeds, Vol. 47, p. 181). to the children of my said Daughter He married at Salem, December, 1693, Elizabeth and their heirs forever. Elizabeth Greene, born in Salem, ITEM. I Give and bequeath to my February 20, 1667/8, daughter of son, JONATHAN READ, the whole Re John and Mary (Warren) Greene. mainder of my Estate, Both Reall and They resided in Salem and died there, Personal, be the same more or Less, but the exact dates of their deaths are to be to him and his heirs forever, not found. Their three oldest sons, after my decease· and his Mothers Aaron, John, and Jacob Read, appar Decease. ently died young, no record of them Lastly, I hereby constitute and ap appearing after birth and none of point my said son JONATHAN READ them being mentioned in their father's Sole Executor of this my Last will will, above. Jacob and Elizabeth and Testament. I also appoint Mr. (Greene) Read had seven children, Thorndike Procter of Salem abovesd, all born in Salem : overseer of this my wiU, and hereby 1. AARON b. Jan. 1694/5; prob. d. request him to accept· & discharge that young. Trust. In witness whereof I have 2. JOHN b. Jan. 26, 1695/6; prob. hereunto sett my hand and seall this d. young. Fifth day of January Anno Dom. 3. MARY b. Mar. 9, 1697; m. at 1742. Salem, May 14, 1723, Nathan Procter; JACOB READ. (seal) res. Salem. Signed Sealed Published and De 4. JACOB b. Feb. 12, 1699/1700; clared to be his last Will and Testa prob. d. young. ment by Mr. Jacob Read in the pres- 5. JoNATHAN 3 b. Jan. 12, 1701/2; 6 THE READE RECORD m. (1) Anna Hanson, of Dover, N.H.; Conn.; she died at Redding, May 18, m.(2) at Salem, Jan. 1, 1743/4, Sarah 1774, aged 48 years. Kempton ; rem. to Smithfield, RI. Children, born at Fairfield and Red 1746; d. there, testate, will proved ding, Conn.: May 31, 1779. ancestor of the Smith (by first wife) field Reads. 6. SARAH b. May 15, 1703; d. at 1. MARY b. Sept. 2, 1724; m. Sept. Northbridge, Mass. May 9, 1787; m. 4. 1745, John Herpin, Jr., of Milford, at Salem, Jan. 1, 1726/7, Samuel Conn., son of a French physician of Goldthwaite Jr. that place. 7. ELIZABETH b. Mar. 13, 1704/5; 2. Ensign JOHN b. Jan. 16, 1725 /6; m. at Salem, Dec. 19, 1727, John d. Sept. 23, 1757; appointed ensign in Trask 3rd.; res. New Salem, Mass. 1754; m. Dec. 18, 1746, Tabitha Haw G. S. S. ley, b. Apr. 5, 1730, dau. of Joseph and Hannah (Walker) Hawley, of R~dding; she m. (2), Feb. 25, 1759, Elias Bates. Children: John bapt. Col. JOHN READ OF REDDING, CONN. Feb. 2, 1752; Abigail bapt. Aug. 31, 1699 - 1786 1755. Res. Redding. (Reade J..ist No. 14) 3. WILLIAM b. Jan. 31, 1730/1; m. He was the eldest son of Hon. John Dec. 11, 1753, Sarah Hawley, b. Aug. and Ruth (Talcott) Read, of whom 2, 1733, sister of Tabitha (above). s_ome account was given in Reade Children, bapt. in Redding Church: Re~ord, No. V; and was baptized in Rachel, Nov. 13, 1754; Sarah, Aug. Fairfield, May 14, 1699; he died at 22, 1756; William, Jan. 6, 1760; Redding, Oct. 30, 1786, after a long Henry, July 25, 1762; Talcott, May and honorable career. He was the 26, 1765; Matilda, July 5, 1767; d. principal landowner in the parish of July 9, 1767; Joseph, May 5, 1769; Reading, which took its name from Lemuel, Oct. 6, 1771; Mary, Aug. 15, his family. This place was originally 1773; Hezekiah, Sept. 20, 1778. It is part of Fairfield, Conn., and when it said this family removed to Ohio. became a township, the spelling of the 4. HEZEKIAH b. Feb. 27, 1734/5; name was altered to Redding. John burned to death, Mar. 27, 1739. Read ,vas first appointed Justice of 5. Capt. ZALMON bapt. July 23, Peace in 1733, a position he retained 1738; d. Jan. 15, 1801; served in the for nearly 50 years; he was first Colonial Vv ars and in the Revolution · elected Representative in 1740 and m. Jan. 31, 1758, Huldah Bradley of served 14 years in the Connecticut Greenfield Hill, who d. June 27, 1810. Assembly. He was appointed cap Res. Redding. Children: Zalmon Jr. tain of the trainband at Reading in (an ensign in the Revolution), Hul 1739; major of the 4th Conn. Regi dah, Samuel, Eli, and Aaron. ment in 1753; lieutenant colonel in 6. LuKE ?, no record of him found. May, 1757, and colonel in October of 7. HuLDAH ?, no record found. the same year. He resigned in 1775, The last two are named in the being too old for active service. Col. "Hawley Record." Read was twice married; first, at (by second wife) Stratford, Sept. 20, 1723, to Mary 8. SARAH b. Nov. 27, 1751; m. Hawley, born June 6, 1697, died Feb. Jabez Hill, a major in the Revolution. 19, 1748, daughter of Capt. John and 9. HEZEKIAH b. Feb: 23, 1753; d. Deborah ("Person" ?) Hawley, of July 13, 1824; m. (1) May 14, 1775, Stratford, Conn. He married second Anna Gorham, who d. Feb. 23, 1785 ; Dec. 19, 1750, Sarah Bradley, 4 children by first wife: Anna, Sarah, are on the trail of the New England immi Ulilla, Hezekiah; 4 children by second grant of 1638, whose name and occupation wife: Deborah, Thaddeus, Elizabeth, coincide exactly with those of the London Samuel Bradley. man. 10. RUTH b. Sept. 25, 1754; m. Through an investigation made in Eng Jeremiah Mead, a Revolutionary sol land for our Secretary, Mr. Alanson H. dier. Reed, by the well known genealogist, Mr. 11. DEBORAH b. Apr. 5, 1756; m. J. Gardner Bartlett, the parentage and prob July 12, 1775, Thaddeus Benedict, Jr., ably the birthplace of Esdras Reade are now of Danbury, a Yale graduate of 1773, for the first time indicated. He was the who became a prominent lawyer. son of Esdras and Bathsheba Reade, of 12. MARY b. Mar. 4, 1758; d. Mar. Sutton Mallet, Parish of Moorlinch, Somer 8, 1758. setshire, England. His father, Esdras 13. MABEL b. Sept. 9, 1759; d. Aug. Reade, Sr., died about 1611, a tenant of a 21, 1849; m. Dec. 22, 1779, Levi Starr, messuage of 25 acres of the Manor of Sut of Danbury. ton Mallet; his widow, Bathsheba, who died 14. ESTHER b. Dec. 26, 1760; m. about 1630, disposed of her rights in the Jan. 7, 1778, Daniel C. Bartlett, a property in 1618, to her brother-in-law, John Revolutionary soldier. Reade. These facts appear in a suit 15. LEVI b. Mar. 19, 1764; d. same brought by the younger Esdras, Oct. 18, 1633, described as "a taylor, of London," day. against his uncle, John Reade, husbandman, 16. JOHN b. Apr. 30, 1765; m. Zoa of Sutton Mallet. The mother of John and Hillard. Res. Redding, 1790. the elder Esdras, was Agnes Reade, who Much of the above information has was living at Sutton Mallet in 1583. been obtained from letters written to The parish registers of Moorlinch are ex Jacob W. Reed in 1858, by Charles D. tant to the year 1578, and it is possible an Smith of Redding, Conn., aIJd Aaron examination of them would ,upply further Read, a merchant in Troy, N. Y., who data which would identify more completely was a son of Ensign Zalmon Read, of our Esdras Reade of Boston and the Lon Redding. These old letters are now don tailor of the same name. Contributions the property of Alanson H. Reed, our toward the expense of further investigation Secretary. G. S. S. are invited from those interested in the English ancestry of Esdras Reade, and should be sent to our Treasurer, Mr. ESDRAS READE Charles F. Read, Old State House, Boston. (Reade List No. 8) A.H. R. Esdras Reade, a tailor, is first mentioned in Boston, Dec. 24, 1638. He was the founder of an important Boston family, RESIGNATION some account of which appears in the Eternal God be Thou my Judge. Reade Record No. V. My soul seeks not to wrest from Thee The hidden secret held by Death In a deposition, found in the Middlesex Behind his sable curtain grim. Court Files, under date of Dec. 29, 1657, Esdras gives his age as "about 57 years." If when mine eyes shall close, and life This is believed more accurate than the in Has fled, they open in light serene scription on his gravestone in the Copp's From Thy high throne, Most Gracious One, Hill Burying Ground, Boston, which reads Then shall I say, "Praise God and live." "Esdras Reade, aged 85 years, died July 27, But if my vision deepens dark, 1680." In to a never ending sleep, The name, Esdras, is so rare, that when a Then shall I say, before the end, record is found of an Esdras Reade, tailor, "Thou knowest best, Thy will be done." of London, in 1633, we feel confident we A, H. R. 8 THE READE RECORD VIRGINIA IMMIGRANTS 1607 -1666. ]AMES READ, the Blacksmith-1607. The 1635. STEEVEN READ [age] 24. 23 June first Read in America. Set sail from 1635. [p. 95.J * * To Virginia imbarqued London, England, 19th December, 1606, in the America, .WM. BARKER MR. * * *· in the Expedition for Virginia, of which in the America, Wm. Barker NE. * * *· the redoubtable Capt. John Smith was a 1635. WM. READ [age] 30. 24 July [1635.] member, and arrived the 13th of May, [p. 113.] * * * to be transported to Vir 1607, where the company the next day be ginia imbarqued in the Assurance de Lo gan the building of Fort St. James and [de London:) ISAAC BROMWELL & GEORGE the founding of the Colony of Virginia. PEWSIE MR. [Master J The adventures of the Colonists are set forth in "Smith's Works," a collection of contemporaneous publications by an Eng A LIST OF THE NAMES OF THE lish scholar, Edward Arber. The part DEAD IN VIRGINIA SINCE APRIL played by JAMES READ, the Blacksmith, LAST, FEBRUARY 16, 1623" may be seen in "READE RECORD" No. VII. [Rottens Lists.] 1914, taken from "Smith's Works." His wife, Isabell, petitioned the "London REAn-REEn-None. [pp. .] Company" March 13, 1621, in behalf of her daughter, Ioane, as "next heire unto PA TENTS GRANTED. her deceased Father" so he must have died not long before that time and leav 1626. In Coxendale within the Corporacon ing no male heir to carry his name down of Henerico [1626] THOMAS READE 100 to posterity. Acres By Patent. THOMAS READ, July 3, 1622, who passed over (under his hand and seale) 100 acres of Land in Virginia Scituate in EARLY VIRGINIA IMMIGRANTS Coxendale over against the Land of Hen 1623-1666 ricus * * * unto Edward Hued of Lon don * * * wch 100 acres was granted [By George Cabe! Greer, Richmond, Va., unto him by Sr. Geo : Y eardley, then 1912.] Governor of Virginia under the Collonies "The records of the Land Office in Rich Seale, in reward of his 8 yeares good mond remain the only source· from which service with the country: * * * where the names can now be obtained. * * * * * upon the said Assignment was * * * The search has been systematic and * * thorough and every name from 1623 ( when allowed * * *. [1622-8=1614 date of his arrival.] the records begin) has been noted with [Records Virginia Co. of London. Vol. 2, date of appearance." p. 91.] "Note-The first mentioned name in every instance is the immigrant and the name following the word "by" is the pattentee A LIST OF NAMES: OF THE LIVING or party bringing him over." READ, THOMAS, 1635, by John Landman, IN VIRGINIA FEBRUARY 16, 1623" ---- County. [Rottens Lists.] WRIDD, ]No., 1635, by Capt. Adam Thor oughgood, ---- Co. [Ridd-Redd 1623. RoGER REDES, "att ye N eek of Land." Read.] [p. 179] [p. 230, "neck of land neare READ, ]No., 1636, by Wm. Ravenott, War James City".] · wick River Co. 1623. ANTHONY READ. "At Warwick READ, THOMAS, 1636, by Randall Holt, Squeake." [p. 182.J James City Co. 1623. STEPHEN READ. "At Elizabeth READ, ]OHN, 1636, by Robert Hollarn, Hen- Cittie." [p. 187. J rico Co. · READ, RoBERT, 1637, by Zachariah Cripps, MUSTERS OF THE INHABITANTS Warwick River Co. OF VIRGINIA 1624. READ, WM., 1637, by Thomas Hampton, New Nor folk Co. 1623. STEPHEN REEDE, aged 17 [camel in RED, DAVID, 1637, by William Spencer, the George 1618 "Elizabeth Cittie [p. 253 ..] ----Co. 1623. THOMAS READ "aged 65 yeres" REED, JULIAN, 1639, by George Minifye, Mulbury Island. [p. 241.] Esq., Charles River Co. THE READE RECORD 9 READ, THOS., 1639, by Randall Holt,. James THE WEST INDIES. City Co. Barbados-St. Christopher-Isle of READ, GEORGE, 1641, by Samuel Firmer, Providence. Upper New Norfolk Co. [Rottens Lists-1600-1700.] READES, ELruA, 1642, Instiarian Cooper, Isle ]AMES READ [age] 19. 17th Feb., 1634. of Wight Co. x x "To the Barbadoes imbarqued in ye REED, GEORGE, 1643, by Capt. Samuel Hopewell, CAPT. THO. Woon, MR." Matthews, Esq., ----- Co. [Master.] READ, ELLIAM, 1643, by John Wall, -- ELIZABETH REED of Exon [20th Feb., 1634] Co. a spinster aged 19 years or thereabouts. Bound for St. Christopher. [p. 152.] -REDE, RoBERT, 1645, by Zachary Cripps, WM. READ [age] 16 x x 16 Aprilis 1635 xx Warwick Co. to be transported to the Island of Provi READ, JoHN, 1648, by John Landman, Nan dence imbarqued in ye Expectation, simond Co. Cornelius Billinge Mr. x x x. [p. 67.] READ, MR. GEORGE, 1648, by George Read, MARMADUKE READ [age] 25 yeres. 21st Gent., ----- Co. May, 1635 x x to St St. Christophers, im [GEORGE READ GENT." was that distin barqued in the Mathew of London, guished CoL. GEORGE READ who came Richard Goodladd Mr. x x x. [p. 80.] from Linkenholt, England, to Virginia Parish of St. James, 1678 Mention of JUDGE about 1637 where he was Secretary of --REID. [p. 498.] State in 1640 and held other important Parish of St. George-Burialls-"MARY ye offices. He was the great grandfather of daughter of THOMAS READ buried August 11, 1679. [p. 468.] GEORGE WASHINGTON, the First President BARBADOES-1680. of the United States. (See Genealogy of "A list of the Innabitants in and about the the Washington Family by H. 0. Collins Town of St. Michaelis wth their chil 1900.) Also READE RECORD No. VI.] dren, servants, prentices, bought servants READ, JoHN, 1649, by Tho. Dale,--- and Negroes." [p. 438.] Co. TRo. READ & wife. No children, hired READ, JoHN, 1649, by Francis Brown, servants or bought servants. 1 Negro Northumberland Co. slave. [p. 443.] READ, RICH, 1650, by Wm. Yarrett & Fra. LAWRENCE REED & wife. No children, hired Wittington, ----- Co. servants or bought se'rvants. 1 Negro slave. [p. 446 ] READ, STEPHEN, 1651, by Mr. Antho "SIR WILL: BOOTHS LIST OF PRISONERS Stevents, Northampton Co. SENT TO BARBADOS. READ, JoHN, 1651, by Thomas Keeling, "Somersett Shire." October 24, 1685. Lower Norfolk Co. * * * * * * "Shipt at Bristoll" Eng. * * REID, DAVID, 1651, by Richard Vaughan, * * * * * * * [p. 332-4. l Northampton Co. OSMAN [or SYMOND] REID. [p. 337.] READ, WM., 1652, by Wm. Owen and Wm. OsMAN READ [in receipt of Edwyn Stede Morgan, ----- Co. in Barbados 29 Jan'y, 1685.] [p. 339.] READE, FRA., 1652, by Capt. Francis Morgan OsMOND READ, in receipt of Sir William and Ralph Green. Booths for the prisoners "att the Bride well at Taunton" England, 25 Sept., 1685. READ, WALTER, 1652, by Mrs. Elnar Brocas, x x x One hundred persons attainted of GLucester Co. high Treason which are by me to be READ, WALTER, 1652, by Edward Cole, transported into his Maties Island of Northumberland Co. Barbadoes x x x. [p. 340.] REDE, A., 1653, by Geo. Taylor, Lancaster A.H. R. Co. READ, ARCHIBALD, 1653, by Tho. Keene, Northumberland Co. COATS OF ARMS REDD, JoHN, 1654, by Toby Smith, Lancas It should always be remembered that in ter Co. Heraldry only the grantee of a coat of arms READ, JoHN, 1654, by John Drayton, West and his descendants are entitled to make nse moreland Co. of it. It follows that in no family is there one general coat that covers all persons or branches READ, WALTER, 1654, by Andrew Gibson, of that name. The Reade Society Coat of Arms Co. is authorized by the COMMONWEALTH OF MAS READ, PETER, 1654, by Walter, Charles c_ity SACHUSETTS under the charter of incorporation Co. granted the Society. which empowers it "to READ, OwEN, 1655, by George Frizell and adopt suitable emblems, arms or insignia, for " Tho. Moore, Northampton Co. the use of said corporation or its members." 10 THE READE RECORD ~be 1Reat,e 1Recort, THE SECRETARY SAYS: Single Copies, One Dollar -- That if he was President of the United Value Lies in the Contents States for one hour only, he would send the Kaiser America's orly terms of peace in just two words : " Unconditional Surrender.'" Published by -- That Mr. Arthur William Read, an THE READE SOCIETY English g,ntleman on his way home from ser For Ge 1.ealogi -:al Research vice in East Africa, stopped over in Boston to have a chat on matters genealogical, in which he is interested. Is a member of one of the oldest Read families in England. It was a pleasure to meet and converse with him His home is in Leicester, Leicestershire, Eng. -- That today all England considers the American Revolution as a war in which an English gentleman, George Washington. was victorious over a German King - George Ill. -- That our members will rejoice to know that our honored former President, Rev. James Reed of Boston, still enjoys good health and is active in the affairs of life in these critical times. Brig.-Gen. PHILIP READE, President -- That the READE SocrnTY is honored U.S.A. Retired Boston, Mass. by the election, April 19, '18, of its Treasurer, Mr. Charles F. Read, as President of the Mas CHARLES A. READ, Vice-President sachusetts Society of the Sons of the American Manchester, Mass. kevolution. · CHARLES F. READ, Treasurer -- That, May 21, '18, Mr. Read was also Boston, Mass. elected 18th Vice-President of the National So ALANSON H. REED, Secretary ciety of the Sons of the American Revolution. Boston, ]\.fass. -- That the articles in this issue of the GEORGE S. STEW ART, Genealogist Record by Mr. George S. Stewart are of great Watertown, Mass. value. He is without doubt one of the best informed genealogists in America· concerning Annual Meetings the ancestral lines of the Reade family. -- That again he returns thanks for the Fourteen annual meetings of the Reade steadfast loyalty of the present Society mem Society have been held in Massachusetts, as bers, whose paid-in dues have rendered possible follows: the issue of the present number of the RECORD, Taunton, July 14, 1904. -- That our members may note that the Boston, October 12, 1905. Wills of Thomas Read of Colchester and of South Weymouth, September 27, 1906. Thomas Reade of Sudbury are a reprint of West Bridgewater, October 17, 1907. those in the RECORD, No. VII, where they appear Boston, October 28, 1908. in a form not up to the standard of clarity and Boston, October 28, 1909. excellF.nce that the RECORD should maintain. Lexington, October 28, 1910. So they are reprinted in this issue with addi South Weymouth, October 27, 1911. tional items of value. Burlington, October 16, 1912. -- That two bits of verse printed in this Boston, October 30, 1913. issue point out the one or the other path by Boston, October 22, 1914. which all men pass out of this life. Boston, October 28, 1915. -- That '' The Unseen Shore" is a most Boston, October 31, 1916. beautiful statement of faith in a life beyond Boston, October 31, 1917. this. In " Resignation" is the doubt and uncertainty of the agnostic, the unbeliever in YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN the orthodox ; yet a trusting believer in the Membership fees, o.ne dollar per year, or absolute justice of God. $10 for a Life Membership, exempt from future -- That acknowledgment is due to Miss dues should be sent to CHARLES F. READ, Adaline T. Marshall, a member of the Reade Treasurer, Old State House, Boston, Mass. Society, for copies of the York records in the article concerning Thomas B. Reed, of Maine, ~ Let it ever be remembered that the -- That it should be forbidden. He was READE RECORD is mailed only to members nearly run over by an automobile on a street whose dues have been paid. The Society is crossing because a careless miss walked ahead limited in its printi~g by its income, of him with such scant skirts and silken hose. THE READE RECORD 11 WILLIAM READ, OF WEYMOUTH, MASS., 1653-1658 (Reade List, No, 16) The earliest mention found of this important She was apparently living December 19, immigrant is under date of May 18, 1653, when 1670, when the" Land of the Widdow Avis he was made a freeman (or voter) of the Massa Rrni" is mentioned in a conveyance by John chusetts Bay Colony, at Weymouth, of which Whitman of Weymouth, to John Vining (Suf town he had become an inhabitant, apparently folk Deeds, XI, pp. 183-184). No estate of but a short time before. He was evidently a William Read or of his widow Avis is found church member, for then only church members in the Probate Office, nor do either of them were eligible to be freemen. This record appear in the land records, either as grantor or proves beyond a doubt that he was not the grantee. While there is some ground for the '' William Reade" elected a "Townsman" (or belief that this Weymouth William and his Selectman) at Weymouth, Nov. 26, 1651, for wife, Avis, were identical with "William only freemen were eligible for that office. A Retd "who married at Long Sutton, Somerset very few entries on the ancient and incomplete shire, October 26, 1635, "Avis Chepman of records at Weymouth seem to relate to the Knole,"it must be remembered that no proof of freeman of 1653 and his family, viz; this has yet been obtained, and the history of "Mary Read, dau. of William, died Apr. 16, this couple for the period 1636-1653 is unknown. 1655 "; "John Vining married May 11, 1657, (See Reade Record, No, IV, pp. 3-4.) Marg., dau. of William Read"; " Marget Vin The following are believed, for various reas ing, wife of John, died July 6, 1659 "; "The ons, to have been children of William Read 11th of January, 1657" (i.e. 1657 / 8) "William of Weymouth, but the place and order of their Read for 2000 bolts," cut on the Town Com_ birth remains unknown, and possibly the list is mons, "payd Thos. Dyer 2s. 6d." William incomplete: Read died at Weymouth between this last 1. MARGAKET, m. May 11, 1657, at Wey date and April 6, 1658, when" the Townsmen mouth, John Vining, who came from Wincan ton, Somersetshire, in 1650. She was probably ordered that the Widow Read shall have lib "Margaret, dau. of Wilham Read.'' bapt. Jan. erty to take in a garden plott in the swamp 20., 1635/6, at Long Sutton, Somersetshire; she before her House, provided she lay up that d. July 6, 1659, at Weymouth, Mass. John garden plott to common formerly granted neere Vining m. (2) at Weymouth, Jan. 22, 1659/60, Mary, dau. of Philip Reed, Sr., of Weymouth. Macuth Pratts barne & that she take no more in than the aforesaid plott contaynes." It is 2. HANN AH, m, Dec. 2, 1658, at Weymouth, Nicholas Whitmarsh, res. Weymouth. evident that William Read had been granted a houselot and garden plot by the town, no 3. MARY, d, Apr.16, 1655, at Weymouth; unm. record of which now appears on the town 4. WILLIAM, m. Esther, dau. of Lieut. John books. The baptismal name of William and Mary (Cooke) Tomson, of Middleboro, ·Read's wife first appears "the 6th of the 12th Mass.; res. W eymoutb; he d. testate, 1706. Month, 1659" (Feb. 6, 1659/60} when" it was 5. RUTH, m. Dec. 19, 1662, at Weymouth, further granted that Widow Avis Read should John Whitman, Jr., and d. the next year. have a swamp lott by virtue that her Husband 6. THOMAS, m. Sarah (Bicknell?); d. Nov. was then an Inhabitant, when the sayd swamp 14, 1719, at Weymouth; res. Weymouth, lotts were granted." Unfortunately no reco,d 7. JoHN, b. abt. 1649; d. Jan. 13, 1720/21, ae. 72, bur. at Dighton, Mass,; m. Bethiah· of the grant of these swamp lots is now to be (Frye?) ; res. Taunton, Mass. found, but it is clear that William Read was 8. JAMES, b. abt. 1657, d. July 21, 1726, at not entitled by length of residePce to share in Middleboro ; m. April 18, 1683, at Taunton, that grant at the time, and the lot was now 'Susannah Richmond; res. Middleboro, Mass. given as a special corcession to his widow and James and John Read were soldiers in King Philip's War, 1675-1676, enlisting from Wey family. In the First Division," beginninge on mouth. (Badge, pp. 161-163.) Brauntry Line," December 14, 1663, the The surname of this family was spelt RFAD '' Widow Read" was given 10 acres (Lot No. or REED on the early records, and the latter is 13), and in the Second Division, 30 acres (Lot the form commonly used by descendants. No. 4). G, S. S, 12 THE READE RECORD ANCESTORS OF THE SUDBURY READ FAMILY somme of seaventy pounds to be paid him by my Executors within twelve months after my decease. ITEM. I give unto my sonne-in law, (2) DA-" ITEM. I give ~nd bequeath unto Sealed, published and delivered in my daughter ( 3) RACHEL HocKER, the presence of us, * * * * the somme of two hundred and THOMAS LUCAS seaventy pounds to be laid out upon JORN WATERHOUSE. a purchase of land to be settled upon A. ComcrL to be as parte of my J osEPH HocKER * and RACHEL, his within written will and so to bee taken. wife for their lives. * * * And after MEMORANDUM. I doe further give their decease to the children of the and bequeath unto the within named, body of said RACHEL. * * * * JOSEPH HocKER and RACHEL, his ITEM. I give bequeath all my wife, that my house with the appur household goods, aslynnen woolen, tenances at Saint Johns Greene in brasse, bedding, Pewter and all other Colchester in the parish of Saint Giles implements of household whatsoever in Colchester. * * * to my children, THOMAS READ, IsAAC \VITNESS my hand and seale the day READ and RACHEL READ, (HocKER] and yeare within written. * * * * to be equally shared and parted THOMAS READ. amongst them. ITEM. ·whereas my brother, Sealed * * * and so delivered m ( 4) GEORGE READ hath receaved of my ence of me. monies in London twelve pounds THO MAS LUCAS. which he should have paid to mee, my Probate made at London, March 3rd, 1665-6, by Isaac Read and John Clarke, will and mind is and I doe hereby give Executors. Recorded Somerset House, to my said brother the said twelve Book Mico p. 51. pounds. * * * * Will copied by the late, well known New ITEM. I give to THOMAS READ, England Genealogist, Mr. Henry F Waters, for Alanson H. Reed", a lineal my brother George Read's sonne, the descendant. somme of five pounds * * * * at the (1) THOMAS READ1 bapt. St. Nicholas age of one and twenty yeares. * * * * parish, Colchester, Essex Co., England, Oct. ITEM. All other my lands and tene 19, 1627, is first noted in New England, on ments, · mortgages to me forfeited or the Town Record of Sudbury, Mass., May 28, 1655, when it was voted that he should not forfieted and stocke not before be "be put out of the last rate levyed for the queathed I give and bequeath the same meeting house." to my sonne, ( 5) IsAACKE READ * * * The Parish Register of St. Nicholas AND I DO HEREBY nominate and Colchester, has the following entry: "1627. THOMAS, son of THOMAS READ appoint my said sonne, ISAAC and and RACHEL, his wyfe was baptized the 19th JOHN CLARKE of Buttolphes parish, day of October." gardiner to be Executor of this my "The Register of Admissions to the last will and testament. * * * * Royal Grammar School of Colchester, AND LASTLY, I give unto the poore Essex Co .. England," 1637-1740. "Thomas Reade, eldest son of Thomas Reade Car of Alsaints parish in Colchester forty penter (habrilignari) Born in St. Nicholas, shillings, to the poore of the parish of Colchester. In his 12th year. Admitted Saint James five pounds, to the poore March 1639-0." No additional informa tion is had, concerning him until his name of the parish of Buttolphes in Col appears upon the Town Record of Sud chester five pounds and to the poore bury, Mass., in 1655 as an inhabitant of of the parish of St. Giles in Colchester that place. 2 five pounds and to the poore of Saint (2) DANIEL BACON , second son of Nicholas in Colchester three pounds. MichaeP of Dedham, Mass., was in Charles town in 1639 and subscribed December * * * 18th, 1640 to the Town Orders for the then IN \VrTNESS \VHEREOF, I have sett projected Town of ·Woburn to which place my hand and sett my seale ; this thir he removed. . teenth day of July in the yeare of our Daniel was born about 1615 and Mary his wife about 1620. Their children were Lord. 1665. * * * all born in Woburn. Between 1661 and The Mark x of THOMAS READ. 1664 he removed to Bridgewater. In 1669 14 THE READE RECORD he removed to Cambridge, where both he Sen. of Sudbury in the County of and his wife died in 1691. Midlessdex, in the Province of the (3) Rachel, wife of Joseph Hocker_, evi died before he did and they had no children Massachusetts Bay in New England living, it would seem from the foll_owing Being at this Present time well in my entry in the "Act Book 1663-1666, m the understanding, though weak in body Commissary Court of London (Essex and upon the account of Illness, I am Herts.) :" "l. December, 1665 Administration _on Laboring under, and from whence the goods of Joseph Hocker of the Pansh being sensible of My great last of St. Nicholas was granted to James change·; Doe make constitute and ap Fromentile, his next of kin." point this My Last Will and Testa ( 4) Diligent search has afford~d no fur ther information in regard to this Brother ment disannulling all other Will or George and his son Thomas. They 1:1ay \,Vills Testament or Testaments by have been residents of London at the time me acted made done or performed of the bequest. heretofore, and this only to be of force (5) The Register of Admissions to the and power. Royal Grammar School of Col~hester, Co. Essex, Eug. has the followmg entry: Witness, In the first place, I com "ISAAC READ youngest son of THOMAS READ Carpe~ter. In his 8th year. Ad mit my Spirit unto My Glorious Re mitted 16th Sept., 1644, as a free scholar." deemer, that through the Riches of The Register of Corpus Christi Colle_ge, Grace, it may live with him forever; Cambridge, Eng. contains the followmg and in the next place my body unto entry: "1651, May 20, Isaac Reade of Essex admitted as a poor scholar. Tutore the dust to have a decent burial: And Drs. Pepys." [Translation from the further as touching my worldly estate Latin.] which God hath Blest me with (my The Register of Caius and Sanville Col debts and funeral charges being lege has the following entry-[Transla tion.]-Isaac Reade, son of Thomas,_ of payed) My mind and will is: Colchester, in County of Essex, admitted In the first place, that my beloved first in the College of Corpus Christi, then admitted to the College of our poor schol wife ARRABELLA REED be well and ars, Sept. 23, 1652. * * * comfortably maintained out of it, dur Isaac was born in Colchester in 1636, ing her Ii fe, unless she marry again; and was Rector of All Saints in Wrabhess, Alsoe I give and bequeath unto my Co. Essex, in 1660 (N ewcourts Repe torium) and died there in 1696. only son THOMAS REED, the moyety or It is noted in Moran's History of Col one halfe of my meadow known and chester that it maintained free scholar called by the name of Moresas ships at Cambridge for the benefit of its Meadow, to be his forever. And my citizens. So it is possible that Isaac Read great Bible and Anotations. Allsoe I was thus educated for the ministry. A.H. R. give and bequeath to my cousen, *JOHN BACON, of Watertown, four pounds, to be payed two years after my decease. Allsoe I give and be queath to the youngest son of my above named THOMAS fourty shillings when he comes of age. Allsoe I give and bequeath to the rest of my sayed Son's children, twenty shillings, each child to be payed three years after my decease. As for the rest and whole Arms of Sudbury, Mass., U.S.A. of - all my estate, as housing Lands, Orchards fields, Meadows, Woods, WILL OF THOMAS ·READE Chattal, moveables, etc., I give and (Reade List No. 20) bequeath them unto my beloved grand THESE MAY CERTIFIE to all persons son, THOMAS REED, to him and his whom soever; that I, THOMAS REED,§ Heirs forever; and this to my full THE READE RECORD 15 satisfaction, is my Last Will and Tes Thomas, in England, that the English an tament; so I declare constitute and cestry of Thomas of Sudbury is established, appoint my above said beloved grand The 20th, Sept., 1661. A deed from Thomas Read of Sudbury Carpenter to son, THOMAS REED, sole Executor of Mathew Gibbs of Sudbury Husbandman, is this my Last Will and Testament. witnessed by Daniel Bacon and William Made this 9th day of September, Pearse. Middx. Reg. D. Vol. XII. p. 6.- 1!01. THOMAS READE, [Seal] The 29th of November, 1670. A deed frori1 Michael Bacon, Junior, of Woburn to Signed, Sealed, Delivered in presence Daniel Bacon, Senior, of New Cambridge, of us, is witnessed by Thomas Read and Thomas JAMES SHERMAN, SAMUELL How, Walker. Middx. Reg. D. Vol. 4, p. 179. The 10th of January, 1678, Daniel Bacon, EDMUND BOUKER. then living in Cambridge, in a deed to his Superadded. The interlining line son Jacob Bacon, recites, "know ye that I 1~, concerning the gift of his great DANIEL BACON of Cambridge, in observance of the last will and Testament of Thomas Bible, and brodats Annotations to his Read, late of Colchester in the countie of Son was declared as his will and Essex., in Old England, deceased, with ref mind before signing, sealing and de ference unto my children by my wife,1 Mary livery : as wee the witnesses Attest: Bacon, daughter of the sd Thomas Read, have given * * * unto my son, Jacob Bacon, Charlestowne, October 6th, 1701. one parcel! * * * of land * * * within the By the Hern. JAMES RussELL, Esq., limmitts of Watertowne, * * * conteyning MR. JAMES SHERMAN, SAM'L HowE * * * five and a half acres. * * * January 10, and EDMUND BouKER, the witnesses 1678. Middx. Reg. D. VoL 10. p. 579. subscribed personally appearing made . "ELIAS READ." oath, that they were prsonally present Note-The author of the "History of the and saw the subscriber, T,rns. READ, Reed Family" pub. 1861 erroneously gives Deced. sign and seal and heard him one "Elias Read" as the original immigrant publish declare the above written, to (p. 272) and William, Philip and Thomas be his last Will and Testament, and ( af Sudbury, p. 286) as his sons. As a matter of fact there was not at any that when he did so he was of a dis- time in the early history of New England posing mind. J. A. RussELL. an immigrant by the name of Elias Read. (Reg. Prob., Middlesex Co., Vol. 10.) That was a mistake made in copying the name of Esdras and transforming it into He m. ( 1) KATHERINE --- b. about "Elias." This matter has been explained at 1628 and d. 26 Sept., 1677. length in an article by the Secretary, They had so far as known only one son, ALANSON H. REED, printed in the Gen. 2 THmtAS , (b. about 1649 and d. about 1730) Register, Vol. 63, p. 200. Esdras was an who m. May 30, 1677, Mary Goodrich (b. original immigrant and resident in Salem Dec. 15, 1650 and d. Oct. 2, 1724) dau. of in 1639 and subsequently in Woburn. He John of Wethersfield, Conn. was a tailor by trade. Hem. (2) March 7th, 1677, Mary Wood, The William, supposed son of the myth b. -- d. --. Wid. of Michael of Con ical "Elias" was in fact that William Read, cord. No issue. an immigrant who came from New Castle He m. (3) Dec. 29, 1689. Wid. Arabella on-Tyne in 1635 (see Rottens List) and was Thong, (i.e.Tong-Tongue) b. 1646, d. April the progenitor of the Woburn Read family. 29, 1717. No issue. Had no relation to Esdras. In her will she gave her negro maid, The Philip, supposed son of "Elias" was· Frank, her freedom and all her personal in fact the well known Dr. Philip Reade of estate. Concord, who came to New England about THOMAS READ, Senr. lived on the West 1660, according to a deposition made by Side of Sudbury River on lands purchased himself. from his Kinsman, Pastor Edmund Browne The Thomas of Sudbury, supposed son in 1655, and was the first settler in the of "Elias" (p. 286) was in fact that Thomas hamlet known as Lanham. He died Sep Read from Colchester, Eng., prior to 1655. tember 13, 1701. whose will is given above and who died in *"Cousen John Bacon of Watertown," Sudbury 1701. was a son of Daniel Bacon and his wife This unfortunate error has been copied from (Mary Read) sister to Thomas Read. Senr'. the "Hist of the Reed Fam, and widely dissem o_f Sudbury. It is through the entailment inated in the genealogies printed since. It is of lands upon Mary and her children, in the work of the Reade Society to correct such accordance with the will of her Father, errors. A. H. R. 16 THE READE RECORD evidence that William Read ever owned a WILLIAM REED house in Stratford. It is evident he moved STRATFORD AND NORWALK, CONN. to Norwalk, for in the "Norwalk, Conn., (Reade List No- 14) Records" (by Hall, pub. 1847) p. 18, it is Estate Inventoried 1658 noted that "In a List of Accounts 1654 are the following names * * * * and in 1656 In bedding and household the following: Owen Morgan, William stuffs 01-14-00 Reid. In clothing 01-16-00 In the Hist. of Norwalk (by Selleck) p. 79, it is stated that "The underneath roll In tools 01-19-10 dated March 20th,. 1656, "of the names of In 02-10-00 inhabitants that are to attend the Town In cows 04---17-03 Meetings" is valuable in that it is ·the doc In corn 01-00-00 umentary Census of the Male residents of lawful age, of Norwalk up to that time. A debt Inv. to him 01-00-00 [Names with others) * * * Walter Hoyt 14---17-01 * * * Isaac Moore * * * William Reed * * * Nathaniel Richards. A true account of the debts what It will be seen by the inventory above doe appear of WILLIAM REED 14---17 that William Read died two years later and -02 from [ of] Norwalk by whose that Nathaniel Richards and Walter Hoitt, names are under written who made the inventory, and Isaac Moore and \,Valter Hoitt, who were appointed ad NATHANIEL RICHARDS ministrators of the estate, were all residents WALTER HOITT of Norwalk, thus testifying to the residence of William Reed himself at time of his AT A CouRT HOLD AT FAIRFIELD decease. The different spellings of his [Conn.] THE 20TH OCTOBER, 1659. name-Read, Reid, Reed-count for little, as in those days the clerks spel1ed names The inventory of the estate of WIL in any way that sounded best to them. But LIAM REED deceased of Norwalk was now comes one serious matter for reflection. this day exhibited to the Court and It will be seen that not one item of evi dence is given that the William of Strat he dying intestate the Court orders ford and Norwalk had a son William or that Isaac Moore and Walter Hoitt any other children. Nor, in fact, that he are appointed Administrators to ad had even a wife! Even in the probating of minister the sayd estate as far as the the inventory of his estate no mention is made of wife or child, which is usually the estate will [allow] to pay [ the 1 debts. case when such exist. Even if the wife had WILLIAM HILL. died before, a guardian would have been appointed for any minor child or children. Note-The information concerning WIL It will be noted that the estate was prac LIAM READ of Stratford and Norwalk is tically insolvent and not likely to pay the very scanty and leaves much to be desired. debts. In such case no guardian would be The "History of Stratford" "by the Rev. needed to preserve property for minor Samuel Orcutt records a "William Read heirs. Again, we do not know the age of among the first settlers in Stratford * * * William of Norwalk, and it may be that before 1650 * * * [but who] removed to his child or children, if he had any living * * * Norwalk. Inventory reported to Pro at time of his decease, were all of age and bate Court [in Fairfield] Oct. 20, 1659, in so needed no mention in the probate pro which he is said to be of N orw.alk, Conn. ceedings, since there was no property to go He doubtless had other children than his to them. son William here given * * * [referring to But despite confirming evidence, the his William of Fairfield whose will follows.] torian of Stratford states ( as noted above) Note is made (pp. 104-5) of the First In that William Read of Stratford had a son habitants and their Home Lots" and a map in that William Reed of Fairfield, a neigh shown of "Stratford in 1660" in which Lot boring town_, whose will probated there in 39 is assigned to William Read. This map 1697, follows on the next page, to which was first constructed by the Rev. B. L. consideration will now be given. Swan and has been carefully revised by the The original will is not on file in the deeds of the first settlers "* * *- William Fairfield Probate Court. The indices show Read [and others were] here but soon re that there was an inventory filed, also ap moved." (p. 188) and explains that the proval of the inventory and receipt of the tow·n lots when first laid out were called widow's claim on the estate, but these "Home lots" but when built upon were then papers, or copies of them, are now seem called "House lots." There seems to be no ingly non-exi,tent. THE READE RECORD 17 sequantly removed to Boston, Mass. WILLIAM REED, FAIRFIELD, CONN. Was one of the most celebrated Will, 1697 lawyers in New Eng. and known as the Hon. John. Read. · He died in KNOW ALL MEN by these presents Boston 1748. (See Reade Record that I WILLIAM REED of Fairfield in No. V.) For account of his son, Col. John Read of Redding, Conn., ye County of Fairfield in ye Collony 1699-1786, see article in another of Connecticut in N ewengland have & column by Mr. George S. Stewart, do by these presents give & grant unto our genealogist. my loving son JOHN REED ye one half "At a special Court of Oyer and Ter of my personal and 1:1ovable estate miner, held at Fayrefield September 19th, 1692" --- William Reed was one of the whereof I am now possessed to be to grand jurors who presented a bill of in him his heirs and successors for ever dictment in a witchcraft case. (Hist. Strat as my free gift to be distributed to ford, p. 152.) sons hereafter mentioned; also I give Recorded 2 Sept., 1693, in Fairfield Town unto my daughter SARAH BARLOW one Deeds, land conveyed by him to his daugh ters, Sarah and Abigail, and to his "loving quarter part of my personall estate to son John." (Hist. Fairfield, p. 402.) No be to her and her heirs forever as my evidence has as yet been produced to show free gift; also I give to my daughter that William Reed of Fairfield was ever a ABEGAILE REED ye remaining quarter resident of either Stratford or Norwalk, or that he was a son of William Read of part of my said estate to be to her and Stratford as asserted by the historian of her heirs as my free gift forever; and that town, though it is possible such may I do hereby desire & impower my have been the case. loving friend sergt. JoHN THOMAS of A.H.R. said Fairfield forthwith to distribute my sd. estate to ye persons and ac cording to ye provisions before men THE UNSEEN SHORE tioned. In witness whereof I have Sometime at eve, when the tide is low, hereunto set my hand and seall this I shall slip my mooring and sail away, 7th day of May 1697, it is to be noted With no response to the friendly hail Of kindred craft in the busy bay. yt my said daughter SARAH, myst In the silent hush of the twilight pale, [must] and shall allow out of her When the night stoops down to embrace the quarter part what she hath of law day. received or ye value thereof. And the voices call in the water's flow Sometime at eve, when the tide is low- WILLIAM REED (Seal) I shall slip my mooring and sail away. Signed sealled and delivered in pre Through purple shadows that darkly trail sence of O'er the ebbing tide of the unknown sea, JOHN WAKEMAN I shall fare me away with a dip of sail And a ripple of waters to tell the tale JOSIAH HARVEY Of a lonely voyager sailing away · Note-Here we are on firmer ground, a, To mystic isles, where at anchor lay it may be inferred from the dates of the The craft of those who have sailed before birth of his wife in 1652 and of his chil O'er the unknown sea to the unseen shore. dren that William of Fairfield was him self born about 1650. He married A few who have watched me sail away 1 (1) Deborah Baldwin' (Nathaniel ) b. Will miss mv craft from the busy bay, 1652. · (Baldwin Gen. p. 1082.) Some friendly barks that were anchored (2) Mary, wid of John Bostwick, and dau. near- of John Brinsmade. Some loving souls that my heart held dear In silent sorrow will drop a tear, Children by the first wife: But I shall have peacefully furled my sail l. Sarah, b. ( ?) 1675; m. ( ?) Joseph In moorings sheltered from storm or gale, Barlow. And greeted the friends who have sailed 2. Abigail, b. 1677. before 3. John, b. at Fairfield Jan. 29, 1679, (F. T. O'er the "Unknown Sea" to the "Unseen Rec.) He m. Ruth. dau. of Lieut. Shore." John Talbot of Hartford, Conn. Sub- (Boston Transcript.) 18 THE READE RECORD 3. Thomas Brackett b. Aug. 24, Hon. THOMAS B. REED OF MAINE 1803; mentioned above as father of 1839 - 1902 the statesman. Much interest has been manifested 4. Joseph b. Apr. 28, 1806; m., and in the ancestry of this noted member had sons, Joseph and George V.f. of the Reed family and it is a matter 5. Jane, b. June 13, 1807; d. Nov. of regret that his Reed lineage has 11, 1891; m. July 13, 1829, Melzar T. been traced only as far as his great Dillingham of Minot, Me. He d. grandfather, John Reed (or Read), of Feb. 17, 1879. York; Me., prior to the Revolution. 6. Smith, b. Jan. 20, 1809. To our knmvledge, no record has yet 7. William b. Oct. 18, 1811. been found of the birth, marriage, 8. Daniel C. b. Apr. 22, 1813. death, or parentage of this John Reed 9. Lydia W. b. Oct. 18, 1814; m. of York. 1841, Abraham T. Sterling. HON. THOMAS BRACKETT REED 10. Emeline P. b. Aug. 10, 1819; was born in Portland, Me., Oct. 18, m. 1841, \Villiam S. Trefethen. 1839 and died in vVashington, D. C., JoHN REED, (or Read), of York, Dec. 6, 1902. He was the son of Me., was probably born 1735-1740, Thomas Brackett and Matilda Prince and married certainly as early as (Mitchell) Reed. H~s father_ was _a 1766, Lydia \Veare, daughter of mariner and was thrice married, his Joseph and Miriam (Grover) vVeare first wife being the mother of the of York. Her parents were married statesman. in York, Aug. 4, 1743; her father, THOMAS BRACKETT REED, SR., was Joseph Weare was born there, Oct. born Aug. 24, 1803, at Peak's Island, 15, 1718, son of Hopewell and Lydia Me., and died in 1883, eldest son of (Young) \Veare. Only two children Toseph and Mary (Brackett) Reed. of John and Lydia (\Veare) Reed ·He married first in 1838, Matilda are recorded at York, viz.: Lydia, Prince, daughter of Capt. Nathaniel born Nov. 9, 1767; and Joseph born as Sarah (Bucknam) Mitchell, of Apr. 7, 1770, mentioned above. There North Yarmouth, Me. He married were doubtless several other children second, Feb. S, 1870, Susan Jones of but their names are unknown to the Portland; and third, in 1875, Mabel writer. A John Read was a member Anna Burlee of Portland. of the York train band, Apr. 28, 1757, JosEPH REED, grandfather of the under Capt. Thomas Bragdon, but Hon. Thomas B. Reed, was born in his identity has not been established. York, Me., Apr. 7, 1770, and died on Sept. 14, 1767, "John Read of York, Peak's Island, Portland Harbor, Apr. labourer, and Lvdia, his wife. in her 1, 1852, son of John and Lydia right" sell Jana" in York which had (Weare) Reed. He married Nov. 10, been "set off to Hopewell \Veare, de 1796, Mary Brackett, born 1776, died ceased" and Miriam \V eare. "mother Nov. 13, 1860, daughter of Thomas of the within named Lydia Read" re and Jane (Hall) Brackett of Fal !inquished her dower ri.g-hts in this mouth and Peak's Island. property Feb. 20, 1768. (York Thev lived on Peak's Island and County Deeds, Vol. 41, p. 34; ab had t~n children, five sons and five stract made by Miss M. B. Fairbanks) daughters, viz. : John and Lydia sold other land in 1. Mary, b. Apr. 24, 1800; d. Nov. York, Feb. 24, 1771. John Reed died 18, 1883; m. Jan. 19, 1822, vValter S. before 1790, for when the first U. S. Hatch, who d. Feb. 12, 1865. Res•. Census was taken, his widow, Lydia Portland, ::Me. Reed, is named as the head of a 2. Elizabeth, b. Feb. 3, 1802; m. family in Berwick, Me., consisting of 1323, Nathaniel S. Millet. one male, over sixteen, and one, under THE READE RECORD 19 that age, and three females ; probably The suggestion of Mr. McCall, two sons and two daughters. Very who wrote the "Life of Thomas B. likely there were other children who Reed," that his first American an married or died before this date. cestor was perhaps Col. Thomas Ebenezer Y/1/ arren and Hannah Reed, Reade of Salem, ( 1636), is readily both of Berwick, were married by shown to be without foundation, for Rev. John Thompson, Jan. 1788. The it is now known that Col. Thomas widow, Lydia (Weare) Reed is said returned to England before 1642, to have died in Eliot, Me., at the age married there and had six children, of ninety-eight. none of whom ever came to New Eng The name Reed appears on the land. The Jacob Read of Salem, York records quite early for a whom he also mentions as a possible "daughter of John Read, died Mar. ancestor, was the son of another 13, 1727/8, aged about 4 years"; Apr. Thomas, whose family record is 27, 1751, John Reed and Martha given in No. VI of the Reade Record Beedle, both of York, published their ( p. 9), but the connection of this intention of marriage, but afterwards Jacob with the York family has never changed their minds and did not been established, and his will, pub marry. There is then, some prob lished elsewhere in this paper, seems ability that the ancestors of the later to indicate that he had but one sur John may have resided in York some viving son, Jonathan Read, of Smith- forty years before his name appears. field, R. I. G. s. s. LINEAGE OF Gen. PHILIP READE LINEAGE of CHARLES FRENCH READ President of the Reade Society Treasurer of the Reade Society 1. THOMAS READ, 1656-1730, of Chelmsford, 1. THOMAS READ, 1656-1730, of Chelmsford, Mass., a soldier in King Philip's War, Mass. ; m. 1679, Hannah Blanchard, of 1676; a member of the West Middlesex Chelmsford. (Reade List, No. 35) regt., 1692; rn. 1679, HANNAH, dau. of Dea. 2. WILLIAM READ, 1695-1753, of Chelmsford, John and Elizabeth (Hills) BLANCHARD Westford, and Litchfield, N.H.; m. 1720, of Chelmsford (Reade List No. 35). Hannah Bates, of Chelmsford. (For sketch see Reade Record No. V, 3, CoL. ROBERT READ, b. Chelmsford, Dec- pp. 10-12.) 25, 1720, d. Amherst, N.H., Sept. 11, 1803; 2. WILLIAM READ, 1695-1753, b. Chelmsford; m. Andover, Mass., May 11, 1743, Mary, d. Litchfield, N.H.; a grantee of Tyngs dau. of Ephraim and Sarah (Cro,sby) Ab town, N.H., 1735: res. Chelmsford and bott. He was an officer in the French and Westford, Mass., and Litchfield, N. H. ; rn. Indian Wars; appointed Lieutenant-Col 1720, HANNAH, dau. of John and Deborah onel by the N.H. Legislature, Nov. 2, BATES of Chelmsford. 1775; res. Amherst, N.H. 3. CAPT. WILLIAM READ, b. Chelmsford, 4. WILLIAM READ, b. Souhegan West (now Feb. 25, 1724 / 5; d. Litchfield, N.H., Jan. Amherst), N.H., Aug. 14, 1754, d. there 17, 1769; served in the N.H. troops, French Sept .. 10, 1834; a soldier of the Revolution, and Indian Wars; res. Litchfield, N.H.; present at Battle of Bunker Hill; m, rn, LucY SPALDING of Chelmsford, dau. Bridget, dau. of Ezekiel and Esther (Love of Henry and Lucy (Proctor) Spalding. well) Greeley, of Nottingham West, N.H. 4. WILLIAM READ, b. Litchfield, N.H., June 5. ROBERT READ, b. Amherst, Oct. 18, 1785, 25, 1758; d. there Jan. 26, 1829; served in d. there Mar. 10, 1857; rn. Amherst, Dec. the Revolution; res. Litchfield. N.H.; rn. 16, 1818, Rebecca, dau. of Frederick'and LYDIA B. NOURSE Rebecca (Blanchard) French. 5. HENRY READ, b. Litchfield, July 2, 1804; 6. DR. WI I.LIAM READ, b. Amherst, Jan. 29, d. Lowell, Mass., Aug. 2, 1878; res. New 1820, d. Boston, May 6, 1889; grad. Dart Boston, N.H., and Lowell; rn. Dracut, mouth College and Harvard Med. School; May 2, 1833, ROWENA HILDRETH, m. Boston, June 22, 1843, Sarah A. F., 6. GEN. PHILIP READE, b. Lowell, Mass., dau. of Isaac and Eliza (Hull) McLellan. Oct. 13, 1844; Brigadier General, retired 7. , CHARLES FRENCH READ, b. Boston, Sept. U.S.A.; President of the Reade Society.' 17, 1853; Clerk and Treasurer of the Bos tonian Society, Old State House, Boston; President of the Mass. Society, S.A.R.; It will be seen that our President and Treas. Vice-President of the National Society, urer are descended from the same ancestors S.A.R.; rn. Oct. 24, 1887, Mary, dau. of (1) THOMAS READ and (2) WILLIAM READ Joseph and Elizabeth (Bickerstaff) Comer, of Chelmsford. · res. Brookline. LIFE MEMBERS OF THE READE SOCIETY ANDREWS, MRS. ELLA R. New York, N. Y. *READ, WILLIAM A. CRANE, JOSHUA E. Bridgewater, Mass. *READE, EDGAR S. GOODRICH, MRS. ELLA R. Hartford, Conn. READE, PHILIP Boston, Mass. HODGES, MISS MARY A. Foxboro, Mass. REED, ALANSON H. Wellesley Hills, Mass. LARKIN, MRS. FRANCES HUBBARD Buffalo, N. Y. REED, CHARLES W. Boston, Mass. LEFFERTS, MARSHALL C. New York, N. Y. REED, EDGAR Worcester, Mass. MORTON, l\fas. FLORENCE E. REED ,v orcester, Mass. REED, MISS ELLEN A. New Haven, Conn. MORSE, WILLARD S. New York, N. Y. REED, HORA1'IO M. New York, N. Y. READ, CHARLES F. Brookline, Mass. REED, REV. JAMES Boston, Mass. READ, MISS CLARA A. New Bedford, Mass. REED, JAMES H, Chelsea, Mass. READ, EDMUND S. Washington, D. C. REED, JOHN S. Boston, Mass. READ, MISS ELLA H. New Bedford, Mass. REED, MARION B. Lowell, Mass. READ, FRANKLIN Pittsfield, Mass. REED., REUBEN L. South Acton, Mass. READ, GEORGE B. Bloomington, Ills. REED, ROBERT C. Boston, Mass. READ, GEORGE W. Taunton, Mass. ROBINSON, MRS, GRACE R. New York, N. Y. READ, JOSEPH Summerside, P. E. I. STOREY, HAMPTON L. Altadena, Calif. *READ, JOSHUA W. WARREN, MRS, CATHERINE R. Cambridge, Mass. READ, J. PAULDING Newark, N. J. 'WATERMAN, MRS. LEWIS A. Proviuence, R. I. READ, MISS MARGARET H. New York, N. Y. WELLS., WELLINGTON Boston, Mass. READ, SAMUEL H. New Haven, Conn. *READ, MISs SARAH E. • Deceased. ANNUAL MEMBERS AKIN, MRS. EMMA R. New York, N. Y. REED, ALBERT A. Boulder,Colo. ALLEY, JOHN S. Pelham, N. Y. REED, ALBERT' M. Albany, N. Y. ALLISON, ISAIAH Taylorville, Ills. REED, ALANSON L. Biltmore, N. C. BAMFORD, MRS. ELEANORA M. 'Wilkes-Barre, Pa. REED, ALONZO B. West Somerville, Mass. BLACKMER, MRS. CATHERINE Tufts College, Mass. REED, CARROLL R. Rockford, Ills. BLANCHARD, JOHNS. C. S. Weymouth, Mass. REED, CHARLES DANA DPs l\i1oines, Iowa BLANCHARD, MISS MARYL. S. Weymouth, Mass. REED, CHARLES K. \V orcester, Mass. BLANCHARD, MISS SUSANNA R. S. Weymouth, Mass. REED, MISS CLARA M. Westfield, Mass. BRUMMER, MRS. MARY A. C. Lisbon, N. H. REED, CLARENCE D. Whitman, Mass. CHAMPION, WILLIAM J. Boston, Mass. REED_, DANA Coon Rapids, Iowa CLARKE, ARTHUR F. Brookline, Mass. REED, EARL B. Charlestown, Mass. CLARKE, MISS HELEN G. Brookline, Mass. REED, EDWARD D. Buffalo, N. Y. CROSS, MRS. JOHN A. Providence, R. I. REED, EDWARD M. Wellesley Hills, Mass. DODD, REV. HENRY M. Clinton, N. Y. REED, EDWARD T. Albany, N. Y. ELWELL, MRS. JAMES H. S. Weymouth, Mass. REED, E. HOWARD Worcester, Mass. EVERETT, MRS. CHARLOTTE S. Chicago, Ill. REmD, Mrns EMILY P. Belmont, Mass. FARR, MRS. VIRGINIA R. Atlanta, Ga. REED, EUGENE W. North Brookfield, Mass. FIELD, J. HOWARD Brockton, Mass. REED, MISS FLORA C. Long Beach, Cal. FISIIER, HARLAN M. Holcomb, N. Y. REED, FLOYD 0. Yonkers, N. Y. FLETCHER_, HARRY G. West Somerv!lle, Mass. REED, FRANCIS B. East Weymouth, Mass. HALLETT, FRANK T. New York, N. Y. REED. FRED L. Cohasset, Mn ss. HALLETT, MISS SARAH N. Providence, R. I. REED, GEORGEJ A. Montpelier, Vt. HUBBARD, MRS. CHARLES T. Taunton, Mass. REJEJD, GEJORGEJ H. Concord, N. H. HUBBART, MRS. ELIZABETH R. San Francisco, Cal. REED, GEORGE M. Keene, N. H. HUTCHINSON, EDWARD B. Cambridge, Mass. REED, GEORGE W. Boston, Mass. JACKSON, MRS. HOLMES C. East Orange, N. J. REED, Miss HELEN LEAH Cambridg-e, Mass. JOHNSON, ALFRED Brookline, Mass. REED, HENRY B. Auburndale, Mass. KELLY, GEORGE READ Boston, Mass. RmED_, HERBERT E. Boston, Mass. KERN, MRS. CATHERINE R. W. D. REED, HOMEJR J. Canandaigua, N. Y. Washing-ton, D. C. REED, HOWARD S, Phoenix, Arizona KIMBALL, MISS HELEN F. Brookline, Mass. REED, JOHN H. Amenia, No. Dak. KNEELAND, BENJAMIN C. R. ,voburn, Mass. REED, J. RUSSELL Boston, Mass. LEVINGS, MRS. ELIZABETH REED New York, N. Y. REED, J. WARNER, JR. Benton Harbor, Mich. LEWIS, JAMES E. Taunton, Mass. REED, MISS LILLIAN Washington, D. C. LEwis, MRS. JOSEPHINE R. South Duxbury, Mass. REED, MISs Lucy H. South Weymouth, Mass. MARDEN, MRS. HARRIET A. The Dalles, Ore. REED, MISS MAID I. Columbus, Ohio MARSHALL, MISS ADALINE T. York Village, Me. REED, MRS. MARGARET E. Boston, Mass. MERRIAM, MRS. EVAN B. Syracuse, N. Y. REED, MARSHALL East Whitman, Mass. MERROW. MRS. RENA M. Malden, Mass. REED, Miss MARY S. Boise, Idnho MORSS, MRS. EVERETT Boston, Mass. REED, MISS M. CHRISTINEJ W. New York, N. Y. NEAD, MRS. DANIEL W. Reading. Pa. REED, MILDRED A. Munroe Bridge, Mass. NORTON, MRS. JOSEPH A. Lisbon, N. H. REED, MONTGOMERY Boston. Mass. ORCUTT, JASON R South Braintree, Mass. REED, MORRIS A. St. Joseph, Mo. PARSONS, MRS. MARY A. Avon Lake, Ohio REED, RALPH D. Manches.ter, N. H. PEAT, MISs HELEN L. Hudson, N. Y. REED, SAMUEL B. Boston, Mass. PETTEE, MRS. BENJAMIN Brookline, Mass. REED, MISS TEMPERANCEJ P, New York, N. Y. PRESCOTT, MISS CLARA F. Lawrence, Mass. REED, MISS UNDINE M. Boston, Mass. PRESTON, MRS. GEORGE C. Norwich, Conn. REED, WARREN .A.. Brockton, Mass. PROUTY, MRS. MARY R. Scituate, Mass. REED, WILLIAM B. Westfield, Mass. RAYMOND, DANIEL V. Thompkinsville, N. Y. REED, WILLIAM E. Washine;tonville, N. Y. REAP, ALEXANDER Santa Fe, N. M. REED, WILLIAM E. New York, N. Y. REAP, ANDREW J. Boston, Mass. REED, WILLIAM H. Denver, Colorado READ, CHARLES A. Manchester, Mass. REED, WILLIAM HOWELL Roxbury, Mass. READ, CHARLES F. WorcestPr, Mass. REED, MRS. WILT,IAM H. S. Weymouth, Mass. REAP, <:LARENCE F. Wellsville, N. Y. REED, WILLIAM R. New Brunswick, N. J. REAP, Mrss EDITH B. Brookline, Mass. REID, DAVID S. Winston-Salem, N. C. READ, EDWARD M. St. Lonis. Mo. REID, ROBIE LEWIS K. C. Vancouver, B. C. READ, FRANKLIN F. Pittsfielc1, Mass. RUSSELL, MISS H. PRISCILLA Arlington, Mass. READ, GEORGE R. New York, N. Y. RUSSELL MRS. LOUISA S. Arlington, Mass. READ, HAROLD C. Brookline, Mass. SARGENT, ALLAN C. Graniteville, Mass. READ., HENRY C., JR. Cambrirlge, J\'fass. SAWYER, Mns. EDWARD E. Lowell, Mass. READ, MRS. H1'lNRY N. Brooklyn, N. Y. SIMPSON, HENRY .J. Detroit, Mich. READ, CAPT. HERNANDO l\L Lexington, Va. SMITH, MRS. SAMUEL F. Newton Centre, Mass. READ, MISS MARGARFJT Port Elgin, New Brnnswiek STEVENS, MRS, SARA R. Portland. Me. READ, MELBOURNE s. Hamilton. N. Y. STOWELL, MRS. CHARLES H. Lowell, Mass. READE, JOSIAH T. Lomhard. Ills. TAYLOR, RAYMOND Weston, Vt. REAP, WILLIAM Cambridge, Mass. WASHBURN, MRS. ALFRED F. Brookline, Mass. READE, ARTEMUS B. Boston, JVIass. WATERMAN, MRS. JESSIE Los Angeles, Cal. RP1ADE, B. CLINTON Rt .•John, N. B. WEBB, MRS. ELLEN R. Scituate, Mass. REEP, .A.ARON A. \Vhitman, Mass. WILLIAMS, RT. REV. G. MOTT Annapolis, Md. Number XI. BOSTON, MA~S., U.S.A. 1918 THE READE SOCIETY FOR GENEALOGICAL . Rl!:SEARCH ORGANIZED 1901 · INCORPOR/\TED 1914 Enter thy name in the ff thou flout thy ancestors Book of Record that g a'De thee !ife ~ that it perish· not from the thou deser'l!est ohli The Fifteenth Annual Meeting of the READE SocrnTY was held at the OLD STATE HousE October 28, 1918, pursuant to notice, the usual banquet and social meeting being omitted owing to war conditions. Gen. Philip Reade, President, called the meeting to order and it proceeded to business. The Treasurer's report was then read and approved. It showed, however, that as with similar societies, the world war had had an unfavorable effect upon the finances of the Society by limiting the increase in membership. But it was pleasing to know that it entered the new year with little or no debt, and a substantial amount invested in Liberty Bonds in its permanent Life Fund. The Secretary's report was then read and approved and ordered placed on file. A motion then being made and seconded, it was voted in the affirmative that ARTHUR WILLIAM READ, ro Westcotes Drive, Leicester, England, be elected an honorary member of the READE SocIETY, and that the Secretary send him notice of this action, and a certificate of membership. The Election of Officers was then held, a,nd resulted in the election of the officers of the previous year, for which see page 2. The Society then adjourned until the next annual meeting in October, 1919. ALANSON H. REED, Secretary. _Boston 9, Mass., October 28, 1918. 2 THE READE RECORD THE SECRETARY SAYS: ttbe 1Reat,e 1Recort, -- That the Kaiser evidently heard Single Copies, One Dollar of America's only terms of peace named Value lies in the Content in the No. X Reade Record, Uncondition al Siirrender, and hastened to accept, lest Published by Uncle Sam and the Allied Armies should THE READE SOCIETY be knocking at his door in Berlin! For Genealogical Research -- All hail to Britain's mighty fleet of warships and the American Navy that sank the submarines and penned up the Hun warships within their harbors and thus established the "Freedom of the Seas," the one absolute essential to Vic tory. -- That the Stars and Stripes and the Union Jack should ever fly side by side, emblematic of Liberty and Civiliza tion. -- That, when a boy, during the church services he used to look at the angels depicted on the walls in brilliant colors with only a head and a pair of Brig.-Gen. PHILIP READE, President wings and wonder how they could play U.S.A. Retired Boston, Mass. a harp in the Heavenly Kingdom, with CHARLES A. READ, Vice-President out hands or feet, or sing "hymns of Manchester, Mass. praise" without lungs or bellows to pro CHARLES F. READ, Treasurer duce a voice. Boston, Mass. -- That he wondered how they could ALANSON H. REED, Secretary "light" on anything or anywhere, and so Boston, Mass. remain stationary; but this he solved to GEORGE S. STEWART, Genealogist his own satisfaction with the explana Watertown, Mass. tion that they had "suckerR" on the in ner side of their wings, similar to the ANNUAL MEETINGS leather ones he manufactured for his own use in picking up smooth, round stones Fifteen annual meetings of the Reade and similar objects, as does every real Society have been held in Massachusetts, boy in his day. as follows: -- That now in his years of matur Taunton, July 14, 1904. ity with the wolf-High Cost of Living Boston, October 12, 1905. at his door, he thinks after all the South Weymouth, September 27, 1906. angels' conditions may have their advan West Bridgewater, October 17, 1917. tages. Boston, October 28, 1908. -- That with no need of bodily sus Boston, October 28, 1909. tenance his grocer's and meat market Lexington, October 28, 1910. bills would be non est, and that with no South Weymouth, October 27, 1911. need of clothing the same may be said of Burlington, October 16, 1912. his tailor's and haberdasher's bills, and Boston, October 30, 1913. thus another saving be made. Boston, October 22, 1914. -- That with a broad, strong pair of Boston, October 28, 1915. wings he could furnish his own means of Boston, October 31, 1916. transportation and cut off another item Boston, October 31, 1917. of expense. Boston, October 28, 1818. -- That, in a word, he could "Live the Simple Life," and have time to use YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN his head in thinking up items for the Membership fees, one dollar per year, or next READE RECORD. $10 for a Life Membership, exempt from -- That he has been asked, "vVhen futur:e dues should be sent to CHARLES F. does a man begin to show signs of olc1 REAn, Treasurer, Old State House, Boston, age?" He thinks the answer is, "When the man fails to note a dainty miss ne Mass. gotiating a muddy street crossing." -- That he wonders why the mem ~ Let it ever be remembered that the READE RECORD is mailed only to members bers of the Reade Society and others who whose dues have been paid. The Society join it do not take out more Life Mem is limited in its printing by its income. berships and save themselves the trouble of paying future dues, and help at the Every dollar is needed to pay the in same time to build up the Permanent creased cost of publication. Life Fund. THE READE RECORD 3 ROBERT READ, OF ALFORD CO. LINCOLN, ENGLAND BOSTON - EXETER - HAMPTON - NEW ENGLAND, U.S. A. By Alanson H. Reed The Parish Registers of Alford and ( Phillmore, Vol. X), is recorded the Rigsby, 1538-1680 published by the marriage of John Read and Elizabeth Lincoln Record Society, Vol. 5, com East, 11, May 1625, and Thomas tain the following entries : Reade and Susan Noble, 5, May 1631. 1629 (married) Apr. 30 Robertus It will be seen these entries are of Reed et Sara Darwin. the same era as those above concern 1630 (deceased) Aug. 28 Sara uxor ing Robert Read and he may have Robert Reed. come from that Parish to Alford, or 1630 (married) Feb. 4, Robertus was related to John and Thomas. It Reed et Rebecca Goose. was in this same Parish of Bilsby that 1633 (deceased) June 7th, Rebecca the Rev. John Wheelwright married, uxor Roberti Reade. 8, Nov. 1621, Marie Storre, daughter 1633 (married) Oct. 2, Robertus of the Vicar Thomas Storre and suc Reed et Hanna Holland. ceeded to the benefice Apr. 2, 1623. 1634 (deceased) Mar. 25, Hannah He buried his wife May 18, 1629, and uxor Roberti Read. married second, 1629-30, Mary, The entries of burials in the Alford daughter of Edward Hutchinson, of Parish Register from July 22, 1630 to Alford. He was superseded as Vicar Nov. 9, 1630 are preceeded by the in 1631-32 and went to Boston, New entry [ Incipit Pestis] ( Plague Be England in 1636. Many of his friends gins). Each name, numbering 95 in and adherents followed him. all, has a dot marked against it thus Robert Read of Alford may well marking the victims. It will be seen have been one of the number, as we that Robert Read's first wife Sara Dar find a man of the same name there win was one of them. who was a devoted adherent of After these entries, Robert Read's Wheelwright and a member of his name disappears entirely from the Church with others from Alford, Bils Parish Register, nor is there any will by and the County of Lincoln. Hence, of that name in the Lincoln Co. Pro it seems reasonable to believe that in bate Registers. There can be little the account following this of Robert doubt that this speedy marrying and Read of Boston, New England, we much married man was the same Ro have the continuation and end of the bert Read that about 1635 appeared story of Robert Read of Alford-the in Boston, New England ( of w horn men being one and the same. see account following) having on the ROBERT READ way, or soon after his arrival there, Boston-Exeter-Hampton-1635-1651 picked up a fourth wife, Hannah (Read List No. 3) ( maiden name unknown), who died As stated above in the account of in 1655 and was succeeded by still Robert Read, of Alford, England, another, (No. 5) Susanah (maiden there can be little doubt that he was name unknown) who survived him identical with the Robert Read of Bos at time of his death in 1657. ton, now under consideration. The Adjoining Alford is the Parish of first mention of the latter is found in Bilsby, in the Register of which the Boston Town Records: 4 THE READE RECORD The 30th of the 9th month (Lot) 11. Robert Reade, eight (called November) 1635. acres bounded on the Southeast Att a General Meeting upon pub with Ralph Route and the said lit lique notice. tle marsh, on the Northeast with Itnprimis: It is agreed that nae the Charles River running from further allotments ( of land) shall thence toward the South West a be granted unto any new comers quarter of a myle in the length to but such as may be likely to be ward the surveyors marke-and on received members of the congrega Mathew Ives on the North West. tion ( the Church in Boston). This tract of land was in the Mud- Item: That none shall sell their dy River district in which is now the houses or allotments to any new Town of Brookline, and near where comers, but with the consent and . Muddy River joined the Charles and allowance of those that are ap · was one of a number Df other lots pointed Allotters ( they that lay out laid out to others at the same time. and assign the lots). From the fact that Robert Read was Item: That all such as have allot assigned a lot it will be seen that he ments for habitations alloted unto was a resident in Boston in 1635 ; them, shall build thereon before the that he was one of "the new. comers first of the month next, called ... likely to be received members of March or else it shall be in the the Congregation ( the Church in Bos power of the allotters to dispose of ton) ; that as he was granted eight them otherwise. acres the amount for "two heads" he had a wife but no children, no allow The 14th of the 10th moneth (De ance being made for them ; and that cember) 1635. he was one "of the pcrorer sort of Item: That the poore sort of the the Inhabitants and had nae cattell Inhabitants, such as are members or or live stock" since his grant did not likely so to be, and have no cattell, include suitable marsh meadow or shall have their proportion of allot grass land. It will be noted that ments for planting ground and though these allotments of land were other assigned unto them by Allot voted in 1635, yet it was not until 1637 ters and layed out at Muddy River the surveys had been completed ; the by the aforenamed five persons or lots laid out and assigned to each four of them: those that fall be owner, the 8th of January. · Thus it tweene the foot of the hill and the is certain that Robert Read at this Water to have but four acres a time was a resident of Boston. But head and those that are farther off he was very soon to make a change. to have five acres for every head As no deed of sale or other convey ( in the family of the grantee), the ance of the land above is of record, plot to begin next Muddy River it is probable that this change led to side. its forfeiture because he did not "build thereon before the first of the The 8th of the 11th month called month next, called March" ( 1638) in January 1637. accordance with the grant. * * * * * * * AN APOSTLE ARRIVES Also whereas at a general meeting The Rev. John Wheelwright left the 14th of the 10th moneth 1635 England April 2 and landed in Bos it was by general consent agreed ton May 26, 1636, with his family, upon for the laying out of great and at this time was forty-four years Allotments unto the THEN Inhabi of age. He was assigned to the care tants, the same are now brought in of the Church at Mt. Wollaston, a bounded as followeth : district then within the bounds of Bos- * * * * * * * THE READE RECORD 5 ton, but now in Quincy. Anne Hutch but only that man should be kept in inson, wife of William, of Alford, his ourn place and not set in the room England ( the latter a brother of of God," which statement was evi Wheelwright's wife Mary) was al dently taken by the Puritan Ministry ready there and attracting much at as an intolerable reflection upon them tention by advocating the "Covenant selves. of ,0-race," Salvation of Faith, and BANISHMENT Spirituality, the free unmerited gift At a meeting of the Great and Gen of God .... She denied the resurrec eral Court held in the month· of Nov tion of the body; and . . . avowed ember, 1637, a Decree of Banishment the belief ... that the 'Coming of was issued against Mrs. Hutchinson Christ is his coming to us in union.' " and the Rev. John Wheelwright, the Her teachings were held as heresy latter being ordered to leave the Col by the Clergy, who taught the way of ony within fourteen days. His fol Salvation through the "Covenant of lowers · and sympathizers were or Work," good deeds performed, Char dered disarmed, and to deliver up "all acter and the "Authority of the Scrip such gunes, pistols, swords, powder tures"-of course as interpreted by shot and match as they shall be own themselves. Free Grace held the Old ers of, or have in their custody, upon Jewish Law in a manner abrogated paine of ten pounds for ev'y default by the New Dispensation and the New to bee made thereof ... " ( Col. Rec Testament. The Covenant of Work, ords Vol. I, p. 311). insisted upon the legality of both THE DEPARTURE Scriptures and the literal belief and "Leaving his wife and children, enforcement. It was Mysticism Wheelwright set out (Dec. 1637) with against Dogma - Layman versus some voluntary exiles of his flock for Priest. Pascatqua, the coast region of whaj "A SERMON WITH SWORDS" is now New Hampshire. It was bit On a Fast Day held January 19, ter cold and the snow lay unusually 1636, Wheelwright, who was an ar deep so that as he afterwards declared dent supporter of the "Free Grace" it was marvellous he got there at all.'' doctrines, preached a sermon in which (Bell in his History of Exeter, says: he said "We must all prepare for a "It is probable he sailed from Boston Spiritual Combat" to "keep the Lord to the mouth of the Pascataqua in Jesus Christ ; the children of God a coaster belonging to John Clark., af ought to show themselves valiant; terwards of Rhode Island, one of his they should have their swords ready; sympathizers; and then made his dif they must fight with spiritual weap- ficult way overland to his destina ons. " tion.'') There he and his compan This was taken in a literal sense ions bought a large tract of land of by the Colony authorities, who thought the Indians in the Spring of 1638, and there might be a fanatical uprir1ug. founded the settlement of Exeter and SYNOD CALLED established its first Cliurch. "And "A synod of all the churches, the now in this spring of 1638, Wheel first of its kind in this new world, wright's wife with her children and met at New Town (Cambridge), the his mother, accompanied by other fa 30 August 1637. For three weeks it milies ... left to join their husbands sat in session . . . Wheelwright was in the North." ( First Quincy condemned and Mrs. Hutchinson's Church). Bell, in his history of Ex meetings were agreed to be disorderly eter, states that they undoubtedly and without rule .... Mrs. Hutchin went by sail up the coast, as travel son said in her defense that "it was through the wilderness upon the shore never in her heart to slight any man, was beyond the strength of women 6 THE READE RECORD and children. They also may have America: Wee, his loyall subjects, been taken in the coaster of John brethren of the Church of Exeter, Clark, mentioned above. situate and lying upon the river of Piscataquacke, and out owne neces ROBERT READ sity that we should not live without Our interest in all this lies in the wholesome lawes and civil govern fact that Robert Read was a follower ment amongst us, of wch we are of Wheelwright and a believer of the altogether destitute, doe in the name doctrines he and Anne Hutchinson of Christ in the sight of God preached. Read was not one of those combine ourselves together to erect named in the list of those disarmed. and set up amongst us such Govern His station in life evidently was not ment as shal be, to our best discern one that brought him into prominence ing, agreable to the will of God, pro in the events of those days. But he fessing to our Soveraigne Lord King was one of those "Voluntary Exiles" Charles, according to the liberty of who followed Wheelwright to Exeter. our English Colony of the Massachu It is quite certain that he was of the setts & binding ourselves solmnely party that went to Exeter with Wheel by the grace and helpe of Christ and wright, as his name appears in the in his name and feare to submit our earliest records there. He had not selves to such Godly and Christian joined the Church in Boston, but all laws as are established in the Realme sympathizers and believers in Wheel of England to our best knowledge and wright were condemned and ostra to all other such lawes wch shall cized and doubtless the social life upon good grounds be made and in there was anything but pleasant to acted amongst us according to God, Read, and he preferred even the wil yt we may live quietly and peaceably derness. together in all Godliness and harmony. EXETER Mon. 5 d. 4th 1639. A Church was organized in Exeter John Wheelwright William W enbourne the same year, December 1638, of per Augustine Storre Thomas x Crawley sons dismissed from the Church in William Wentworth Chr. Helme Boston, to which some female mem Thomas Wight Darby x Field Henry Elkins Robert x Read . hers were added the following year. George x Walton Edward Rishworth It was located on what was after Samuel Walker Francis x Matthews ward called "Meeting House Hill." Thomas Pettit Wiliam x Coole The name Exeter was given to the Ralf£ Hall James x Walles Robert x Seward Thomas Levitt town and on the fourth day of the fifth Richard Bulgar Edmond Littlefield month ( 4th of July) 1639 the exiles Christopher Lawson John x Crame formed a Combination for Govern George x Barlow Godfreye x Dearborn ment, a Democratic Republic, without Richard Morris Philemon Porrnott Nicholas Needham Thomas Wardell authority from outside, subject only Thomas Wilson William x Ward ell to God and the King of England. It George x Rugbone Robert x Smith is a curious coincidence that the 4th Henry Roby of July 1776, just 137 years later, the "Of those who signed this 'Combi Colonies declared their independence nation' it is known John Cram, God of the King of England as well ! frey Dearborn, George Rabgone or THE COMBINATION Haburne, Thomas Wight and William "Where it hath pleased the Lord Wentworth, came from Mr. Wheel to move the heart of our Dread Sov wright's old parish in England, Bilsby, eraigne Charles by the grace of (:iod, as also did Balthazer Willix, an early King of England, Scotland, France inhabitant of Exeter. Those in the and Ireland, to grant license and lib above list who are indicated thus erty to sundry of his subjects to plant x made their mark. (History of New themselves in the westerne partes of Hampshire; Stackpole.) THE READE RECORD 7 Thus we may believe that the Ro the prompt and energetic means taken bert Read above was the same as the by the authorities to remedy matters one noted in the Alford Parish Regis might well be studied by those of to ter. Bell, in his History of Exeter day. The Record reads thus: says "of these ( from Lincolnshire) "It is ordered by the Court houldne we can reckon about ten heads of fa att Exeter the 6th day of the third milies, and of those who came from Mo. 1643 .... That Thomas Wardall, the neighborhood of Boston about the William Winborne, Samuel Walker same number. . . . The opening year and Robert Reade shall have liberty of Exeter's settlement must have and athoretey to searche (in) the tested to the utmost the courage and howse or howses of Aney p'son or endurance of the colonists. Every p'sones wi ( thin our) jurisdictiones, thing needed to render the place ha And to take into theire Custodey ( and bitable had to be created; for the lack make) sale of Aney such Corne as of transport in the wilderness pre they shall find in ther (houses) which cluded the conveyance of anything is more then the ptie or pties shall beyond the absolute essentials of ex have ne ( ed) for theire one Families istence. The trees of the primeval till harvest next provided th (at) the forest had to be felled, and from their pties Above named make good pay trunks rude dwellings constructed, to for the sd. Co ( rne) and as good A shelter the tender ones. The absence pryee as it is generally sould for in of household furniture compelled the (the) Rivore and their pties to dis fashioning of substitutes from wood pose of such Corne so (taken) by or bark. Planting land must be them unto such poore people as stands cleared and seed sown to provide most in n ( eed) of it for the best pay against the danger of starvation. . . ; they can Make and att the f ( irst) so every hour of the first season must price wch the Above named bye it have been devoted to providing the att." (Bell's History of Exeter, p. means for rendering life secure and 444.) tolerable." MADE FREEMEN-1644 LAND GRANTS That Robert Read and others were While the arrangements for living not neglectful of their duties of citi and for government were being made, zenship is shown in the following en the matter of a division of lands was try from the archives in the Secretary not forgotten. of State's Office at Concord, New The first allotment was made at Hampshire, which has kjndly 'been "the 4th day of the first weake in the furnished our Society by Miss Etha 10th month 1639" (Wed. 1st week in L. Sargent, Clerk. Dec.). "Anthony Staniell, Samuell Walk When a Division of Uplands was er, Robert Reade, Robert Smyth, laid out in 33 lots Robert Read had taken the oath of ±freemen at Court assigned to him Lot 30 comprising 17th day of the 2d Mo. ( 44). ( 17th "Nine acres and 50 poole." It will Apr. 1644) (Deed Vol. 1, p. 18.) be seen that here again he received These men were all inhabitants of the usual allowance for a man with Exeter at this date and signers of the a wife, but without children. 'Combination' in 1639." DANGER OF FAMINE-1643 "Att A. Towne Meeting the last day The next item of information we of the first Moneth (March) 1645 have concerning him and the inhabi . . . The names of thouse wch have tants of the Settlement, shows that done their share of Mr. Nutter's scarcity of food and the "High Cost fence this 6th of the 3 mo. ( 45) ... of Living" was quite as serious in 1643 (May 6, 1645) (26 names in all, in as in these present days of 1918·, and cluding that of Robert Read)." 8 THE READE RECORD At a Court held at Ipswich 4.9.1645 1655-Hannah, wife of Robert Read (4th Nov. 1645) Suit was brought by, died 24th-4. mo. (June) Robert Read (of Exeter) v. Mr. (Town Rec. p. 51). Stephen Bachelour ( of Hampton) for All of Robert's children were by his debt. (Essex· Co. Quarterly Courts fourth wife Hannah (maiden name Vol. 1, p. 87). It is evident Robert unknown). It will be noted that in Read returned to Boston some time their baptismal record in the First between Nov. 4th 1645 and Sept. 29th Church, her name is omitted, indicat 1646. ing that she was not a Church mem About this time Rev. John Wheel ber, while in the Town Record the wright, having made peace with the names of both Robert and Hannah Massachusetts Government (See are given. Of the children, Hannah Mass. Colony Records) his followers was undoubtedly a namesake of the were at liberty to return to Boston, mother; Mary the second daughter, should they so desire, and evideritly of Wheelwright's wife Mary; Rebec Robert Read availed himself of the ca perhaps a remembrance by Robert opportunity. He had a wife Hannah of his second wife Rebecca Goose, de and two daughters, as shown in Suf ceased in Old England in 1633 ; De folk Deeds (Vol. V, pp. 453-455 in borah and Sarah perhaps for mother print) date of 1662. By name HAN Hannah's relatives and the two infant NAH, born about 1642, MARY, born Samuels for that Samuel Hutchinson about 1644, both probably in Exeter, at Exeter, brother to Wheelwright's although neither are mentioned in the wife Mary. Town Records. "The ( 17) ( 11) Mo. 1650 ( 17th After his return to Boston, the Vi Jan. 1650/51). tal Statistics of his family are shown In Vol. ii Suff. Court Files (Bos in the following extracts from the ton) is found a tax list of the year Boston Records in which "10 acres of upland of (Com. Reports, Vol. 9, 1630-1699) Reads" is taxed for L.1. and "3 qrts 1646-Rebecca of Robert and Han of an aker of Meadow of Reads" at nah Read born 29th 7th month 15 shillings. This was probably the (Sept) (Town Rec. p. 24). same grant of land Robert Read had 1646-Rebecca of Robert Reade when firiit in Exeter to which he had Member of the Ch. of Exeter. added the three quarters of an acre aged about 29 days. Bapt 1 of meadow, indicating he had become d. 9 mo (Nov) lSt. Ch. the happy owner of a cow. From 1648-Deborah of Robert Read Mem.:. the wording in the tax list it would ber of the Ch. of Exeter aged seem that he had previously sold the about 3 days-28 day 11 mo. lands to others. At this date ( 1650) (Jan) Bapt. 1st Ch. (p. 29). he was an inhabitant of Boston and 1650-Sarah of (Robert) Read-1 of his activities there we have evidence day. 7. mo. (September) Bapt. m First Church (p. 44). THE DEPOSITIONS IN 1651 1653-Samuel of Robert Reade of Ex- made by John Compton ( of Rox •. eter-3 day. 2 mo. (April) bury) and Robert Read in regard to Bapt. First Ch. the early grant of water rights in 1654-Samuel of Robert & Hannah Exeter (Hist. of Exeter p. 318). It Read died 31st 1st Month is much to be regretted that these (March) Town Rec. (p. 47). depositions are not now to be found, '1654-Samuel of Robert and Hannah as from them we should be able to Read born 28th Feb._ (Town gain information in regard to Robert's Rec. p. 46). age, etc. Here follow his THE READE RECORD 9 ENGAi(;EMENTS WITH THE sauna have not been found, though TOWN OF BOSTON both probably were of Boston. But 1651-"l0th of first Mo. 1651. At Robert again was contemplating a a generall towne meeting change of residence. He was living were chosen . . . for sealers as late as May 20th 1656 in a house of Leather Wm. Courser and near the Town Dock, which he had Robert Read." (T. Rec. p. purchased of John Button by verbal 103.) agreement in 1647, as shown by a 1652-"Sth of the 1st moneth 1651. Suffolk Co. Deed following. But he For Sealers of Leather Wm. had removed in 1657 to Courser and Robert Read." HAMPTON (N. H.) (T. Rec. p. 108.) as evidenced by the following entry 1652-54-"14th of 1. mo. 52-53." "At in its Town Record: "Robert Read a general Towne Meeting cho of Boston is admitted an inhabitant sen for Seallers of Leather into the towne to follow his trade of William Courser and Robert Shoo-making." The Rev. John Reade." (T. Rec. p. 113.) Wheelwright since 1647 had been 1653-"The 30th. 11. 53" "Simon Ro Pastor of the Church at Hampton and gers arid Robert Read hath in it is not improbable that this was in gaged to serve the towne as part the cause of Read's going there. Bellmen to goe up and downe However that may be, he was not throughout the towne by the long to enjoy his change of residence. space of five howers in the night begininge at eleaven, and "THE WRECK OF RIVER soe to contynue till foure, and MOUTH" to have twenty shillings by the His end caine in a tragic manner as week for their labour." the ,following entry in the Hampton (About $5 per week.) (T. Town Record testifies: Rec. p. 118.) "20.8.1657 (20th October). The 1653-4-"The 12th: 1 :53-54" "Chosen sad Hand of God upon eight persons for Leather Sealers : William going in a vessell by Sea from Hamp Courser and Robert Read." ton to Boston who were all swallowed (T. Rec. 1. 118.) up in the osian sone after they went 1654-5~"The: 12th: 1. Mo. 54'.55" out of the Harbour; the persons wear "Att a meeting this day ... by name as followeth. Robert Read, was chosen . . , . for searchers Surgent Willim Swaine, Manewell and sealers of Leather, William Hillyard, John Phillbrickl and Ann Courser and Robert Reed." Phillbrick his wife, and Sarah Phil!~ (T. Rec. p. 123.) brick their daughter, Alise the wife As noted previously, Hannah, of Moses Corks (Cox) and their son fourth wife of Robert Read. and mo (John) who were all Drowned this ther of his children; died June 24th 20th of the 8th Mo. 1657." (Hist. 1655 and this is the last mention of Rockingham and Stafford Counties, either of them found in the Boston p. 319.) Church or Town Records. But true Whittier's poem, "The Wreck of to his habit of marital ties, he soon Rivermouth,JJ was founded on this in- had taken a new partner, one SuSAN cident. , NA, whose maiden name is unknown, ROBERT READ'S HOME IN as his fifth wife. She proved to be BOSTON, 1647-1656 his last as she survived him, to marry " ... That whereas John Button again herself as will be seen later. of Boston Senir about the third or It is much to be regretted that the fouth month in the year of our one marriage records of Hannah and Su- thousand six hundred fourty seaven 10 THE READE RECORD did by vr.balI agreemt ... sell unto Thomas Matson Senr. and William Thomas Matson, William Ludkin then Ludkin, a locksmith, acquired the living, and Robert Reed, all of the shop and the other half of the lot: said towne of Boston, One house in Elizabeth Ludkin widow of William Boston aforesaid in which the said at the date of this deed, and John Robert Read doth now inhabit and Matson being in possession and using Dwell (20 May 1656) as also the shop the shop in their trade. It is quite and Chamber over the said shop, and likely that in the same way Robert ground upon which the said shop Read used the street room of his standeth, as also the back yard being house as a shop in which to ply his now devided in the midle, the said trade of "Shoo-Making." The dimen Robert Read possessing the said sions of these premises are interest house with ye one halfe of the said ing as showing the custom of combin yard-and the said Thomas Matson ing shop and house and the scale in and Elizabeth Ludkin administratrix which the ordinary inhabitant of Bos ( in behalfe of her selfe and her chil ton was living in early days. dren) of the goods and estate of Wil liam Ludkin, her late husband de SALE OF THE HOMESTEAD IN ceased, possessing the said Shop and BOSTON 1662 Chamber overhead with the other "To alI Christian People to whome halfe of the said yard-All of web this prsent wrighting shall come John sd. house and shop and ground upon Souter of Boston in the Massachusetts which they stand, fronts next the Colony of New England brazier and Street called ( ) on the part Hannah his wife the daughter of Ro of ye East and oposite the Dock (and) bert Reade, late of Hampton deceased, is on the Said street twenty foure Mary Reade of said Boston, spinster, foot or there abouts; the bredth of another of the daughters of the said the back part is twenty one foot and Robt. Reade and bee the said John a halfe or there abouts. . . . In Wit Souter as Guardian for Sarah Read ness Whereof the said John Button the third daughter of the said Robt. . . . put his hand and seale . . . the Read for and in consideration of eight and twentieth day of May .. forty two pounds in hand paid, by one thousand six hundred fifty six. John Matson of Said Boston gun John V. Button smith . . . (convey) unto the said his marke John Matson ... All that theire house and a seale." and land ... in Boston ... wch was ( Suffolk Deeds Lib. VII, p. III.) the house and land of the said Robert COMMENT Rea<;l deceased at the time of his death By this deed it will be seen that upon part of wch land the said house the land conveyed was 35 feet in stands, the said ground conteyning depth by 24 feet wide fronting East twelve foote in bredth at the front be on the Street ( of which name is not ing Soouth East, & Eleaven foote & given) and "oppositE; the Dock." But a halfe backward in ye reare being in the will of Thomas Matson Senr, Northwest, the length of the sajd · a gunsmith ( 1677 Suff. Co. Prob.) it ground being about Thirty ffive foote is mentioned as "situate at the head & a halfe. The said house & ground of the Great Dock," "and now in the being bounded with the house of John occupation" of his son John Matson, Button, North & North West, wth also a gunsmith. Evidently after the the shop of Thomas Matson South purchase of the property in 1647 "by erly, & with the Street Easterly. To verball agreement" a division had been Have & to hold . . . In Witness made by which Robert Read took whereof ... One Thousand six hun over the house and ha! f the lot and dred sixty & two stile of England... THE READE RECORD 11 his marke June 6th." This is the last mention John Souter & a seale apending. of the Preston name in the Boston hir marke records B. M. & D. 1630-1699. There Hannah x Souter & a seale apending. being no record of a widow Susanna hir marke Preston it would seem that this was Mary R. Read & a seal apending. another John, and that Susanna and John Souter as gardion for Sara Read her husband John removed from Bos with a seale apending. ton to some other locality. (Suffolk Deeds, Lib. V, pp. 453-5.) • . . Wee John Preson of Boston & HANNAH READ, Susannah my wife the relict of the DAUGHTER, ROBERT OF wthin specified Robert Read de HAMPTON ceased for & in of the vallue of the 1660-John Souther & Hannah Read third part of the within mentioned were married 11 January house & ground . . . sould unto John ( Boston T. Rec.). Matson, (convey) all our right, title 1666-He was living in Hampton, N. and interest ( to him) 7th January: H. 1662. 1674-Allowed to keep a house of his marke Entertainment. John P. Presson. 1674-"Keeper" of the Norfolk Co. hir marke prison. Susanna x Presson. 1675-Wife Hannah died Jan. 15th. Hannah b. Aug. 31, 1663 Boston. John Button and Thomas Matson John b. Apr. 13, 1666. " vere two of Wheelwright's followers Mary b. Aug. 25, 1668. r1 ·rho were disarmed by the Massachu Rebecca b. Dec. 5, 1670 d. Sept. 25, .,, .;etts authorities in 1637 (See Colony 1675. Records Vol. I). Sarah b. Feb. 27, 1673. ROBERT READ-FINAL SETTLEMENT He married (2) Mary (Read? sis OF ESTATE ter of Hannah). New Hampshire State Papers, Vol. Children XXXI, p. 73. Robert Read-1664- James b. March 4, 1678. Hampton. , "Account of the adm. Isaac b. March 9, 1680. 1 Robert Smith, agt. est. of Robert Sarah b. Aug. 8, 1682. i Read of Hampton showing a balance Robert b. about-1686, d. Oct. 30, · of L.7.2.6. due him from the est. This 1703. the Court ordered to be paid out of Rebecca b. Sept. 11, 1680. the rent of a. house in Boston belong (Dows. Hist. Hampton.) ing to the estate." The !inventory and other papers in the case seem not IN CONCLUSION existent. It will be seen that Robert Read left SUSANNAH READ, WIDOW OF no male issue to carry his name down ROBERT OF HAMPTON to posterity and doubtless the loss of (Town Rec. Boston, p. 82) 1661. his two in £ant sons Samuel by name John Preston and Susanna Read wi was a grief to him for that reason. dow were married 28th May by Mr. There are those who think it a waste Thomas Danforth of Cambridge. He of time to make a genealogical record was living in 1668 (Savage) but nei of such a man. But the Secretary is ther Boston nor Cambridge records frank to say that the history and tra furnish further information unless gic end of Robert Read always inter Savage is mistaken and the following ested him, and as no one else appears entry in Boston T. Rec. p. 9 refers likely to do so, he has taken it on to him: "1663-J ohn Preston died himself to make out the record. 12 THE._READE RECORD HEADQUARTERS FIRST DIVISION, 5th CORPS ARMY OF SANTIAGO DE CUBA 17th July, 1898 SUBJECT: COMMENDATION OF .MAJOR PHILIP READE Inspector-General U. S. Volunteers During the engagement,assault of Fort On the 2d of July, early in the day, San Juan, 1st inst., he showed extraor he was wounded by a shot which hit dinary heroism in action, I sent him out him above the right ear, and was by to the balloon to inspect the lines of the Capt. John Newton reported as_mortally enemy. He was mounted, and was under hurt, Notwithstanding, after some a heavy fire. Returning, he dismounted three hours of unconsciousness, he wai only to report the situation to Lt.-Co!. able to resume his duties. Maj. Reade George McDerby, Eng. Corps Staff of then erased his name from the list of Corps Commander, since recommended casualties and rendered efficient service by the Corps Commander for a Medal until the end of the campaign; for of Honor. Maj. Reade talked in cool, which I recomtrfend him-for recognition. calm, soldierly terms I sent him to the On the 3d of July he at the peril of floating balloon for personal reconnois his life led a squad of the 24th Infantry sance, despite the dangerous fire con to recover a carreta on which was a centrated on the balloon. Leaving his barrel left by the enemy in its retreat horse, he stopped for some time exposed ( then in full view of the enemy and to artillery, machine gun and small-arms constantly under hostile fire) and suc fire. ceeded in bringing the water barrel Fearless of personal danger, he talked back to our lines, where it saved jour to Lt. James F. Maxfield, Signal Corps, neying to the San Juan river - thus who was in direct charge of the balloon saving many trips to same with only until it was shot down. As a result of canteens, our then only method of Major Reade's report the Division getting water under a tropical sun. Commander determined the strength, Throughout the campaign Maj. Reade distance, and location of the enemy's has, to the detriment of his health I forces. I so reported to the 1st. Lt. fear, rendered assiduous service. He John D. Miley, A.D.C. to Maj. Gen. W. is backed by over thirty years of previ R. Shafte1. ous service, beginning in the Civil War Maj. Reade was then the only un period and in the Indian• campaigns. horsed officer of the 1st Division Staff. Of this I have personal knowledge. He was a valuable inspiring officer all He has proved himself to be a most the afternoon ; fearless of personal dan active, zealous, conscientious inspector, ger and disregard of it. Major Reade painstaking, and one devoteJ to the in merits a MEDAL OF HoNOR for valor terests of the service. Besides this, he and steadiness. is a gallant officer and a gentleman, and All this on the 1st instant. In ad he served me fearlessly under fire in the dition, he rallied and led a Battalion, battle before Santiago de Cuba. 21st Regt. N.Y. Vols., headed by Maj. J. FORD KENT, Frank Keck, same Regt., into action Maj.-Gen. U.S. V. for the assault and capture of Fort San Comd'g 1st Division, Juan. 5th Corps. Ube 1Reaoe 1Recoro Number XII. BOSTON, MASS., U. 5. A. 1919 THE READE SOCIETY FOR GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH ORGANIZED 1904 INCORPORtTED 1914 Whosoeever printeth a book More en&1ring than marble raiseth a monument or hrass The Sixteenth Annual Meeting of the READE SocIETY was held at-the OLD STATE HousE, October 31, 1919. Owing to the decease of the President, Gen. Philip Reade, and the unavoidable absence of the Vice-President and Secretary, the meeting was called to order by Mr. Charles F. Read, Treas urer, acting as Chairman. The meeting was then adjourned subject to his call. The Adjourned Meeting of the Reade Society was held at the OLD STATE HousE, December 26, 1919, pursuant to the call of Chairman. Charles F. Read. The Treasurer presented his report concerning the finances of the Society which showed all debts paid and a balance in the Treasury; The report was accepted and approved. Then a motion was made by the Secretary that Mr. Aleyn Lyell Reade, Trevellyan House, Blundersands, Liverpool, Eng land, the author of that fine work, "The Reades of Blackwood Hill, in the Parish of Horton, Staffordshire," be elected an Honorary Life Member. Voted in the affirmative, A motiop. was then made and passed that Lieut.-Com. Albert Cushing Read, of Washington, D.C., be elected an Honorary Life Member in recognition of his memorable flight across the Atlan tic Ocean in the NC-4. A resolution of regret concerning the lamented decease of our late President, Gen. Philip Reade, was then passed and' ordered to be spread upon the records. The election of officers was then held, for which see page 2. The meeting was then dissolved. ALANSON H. REED, Boston 9, Mass., December 26, 1919. Secretary. 2 THE READE RECORD ~be ~eabe 1Recorb THE SECRETARY SAYS: Single Copies, One DoJlar --That by the decease of our late Value lieS in the Content President Gen. Philip Reade the Society suffered the loss of a member devoted to Published by its interests. A soldier, a scholar and a THE READE SOCIETY gentleman. For Genealogical Research -~ That he urgently asks the m,em bers of the Reade Society to send him lists of Reade names ( however spelled), with addresses, taken from the telephone, town or city directories, S. A. R. and D. A. n. books. or \\'herever the names can be found, so that fol!lens can be sent asking them :to join tlw Socie.ty, nnd thus increase its membership. --That our members will note they are receiving two numbers of the RECORD this year. No. XI,,1918, and No. XII 1919. Both issues for various reasons are behind time and it was desirable to bring things up to HENRY B. REED, President date, and start with a clean slate in 1920. Auburndale, Mass. --That our members should carefully CHARLES A. READ, Vice-President preserve and bind their copies of the Manchester, Mass. READE RECORD for future reference as CHARLES F. READ, Treasurer much of the information contained in them Boston, Mass. is not to he found elsewhere. ALANSON H. REED, Secretary --That no genealogist today can be Boston, Mass. sure of establishing the Family's correct GEORGE S. STEWART, Genealogist ancestral lines without consulting the Watertown, Mas~. READE RECORD. --That in view of the extensive mem ANNUAL MEETINGS bership o.f the Read-Reed-Reid Family Sixteen annual meetings of the Reade throughout this wide country, if all would Society have been held in Massachusetts, support the Society by joining, its treas as follows: ury would be filled to overflowing. Taunton, July 14, 1904. --That in consequence much Jrcater Boston, October 12, 1905. investigations could be made of origin'al South Weymouth, September 27, 1906. records in this country and in Old England. West Bridgewater, October 17, 1917. Boston, October 28, 1908. --That it would then be possible to Boston, October 28, 1909, print an issue of the READE RECORD quar Lexington, October 28, 1910. terly instead of annually as now. South Weymouth, October 27, 1911. --That it should be remembered that Burlington, October 16, 1912. all interested in the Family's ancestral Boston, October 30, 1913. lines are eligible for membership, regard Boston, October 22, 1914. less of name. Boston, October 28, 1915. --That the real value of the Reade So Boston, October 31, 1916. ciety consists mainly in what new genea Boston, October 31, 1917. logical information it puts into print, and Boston, October 28, 1918. thus makes available for the world's use. Boston, October 31, 1919. --That the stock of'Nos. II and III of the RECORD having been exhausted it would YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN be well to have them reprinted as soon Membership fees, one dollar per year, or as the finances of the Society allow, so that $10 for a Life Membership, exempt from our members can complete their files future dues should be sent to CHARLES F. when desired. READ, Treasurer, Old State House, Boston, --That hitherto, uo satisfactory geneal Mass. ogical record of the SUDBURY READ FAMILY has been printed. It is hoped that the brief ~ Let it ever be remembered that the outline of the first generations in this issue READE RECORD is mailed only ·to members of the RECORD will prove of interest and whose dues have been paid. The Society value. It clears up many mistakes and is limited in its printing by its income. much confusion in older statements--notably Every dollar is needed to pay the in in the ''History of the R~ed Family,' pub creased cost of publication. lished in 1861. THE READE RECORD 3 SUDBURY READ FAMILY SUDBURY, MIDDLESEX CO., MASSACHUSETTS, U. S. A. B,y Alanson H. Reed THOMAS READ~m. abt. 161$-RACHEL (maiden name unknown.) born abt. 1595 I born abt. 1598 died 1665 died .... Colchester. Resided in All Saints Parish, Col- the County or State road South into chester, Essex Co., England. De- Framingham. On this tract of land scribed as Carpenter in his will for the Settlement or "Hamlet of Lan- which see Reade Record No. X. ham," a namesake of the ancient CHILDREN town of Lavenham in England, was I. MARY born ... 1620, probably in established prior to May 20, 1657. Colchester. Came to America about Probably soon after Read's purchase 1639. M. Daniel Bacon, a tailor, in 1655. son of Michael of Dedham, but later M. (1) abt. 1648 KATHARINE .... of Newton, where both he and Mary who d. Sept. 26, 1677. died in 1691. Mentioned in Fath- M. (2) Mar. 7, 1678 MARY Wooo er's will as being in New England. widow of Michael of Concord. II. THOMAS bapt. 19 Oct. 1627. St. She died ...... Nicholas Parish Colchester. Men- M. (3) Dec. 29, 1689, widow ARA- tioned in Father's will as being in BELLA THONG (i.e. Tong-Tongue) New England. (See below.) born ... 1646 who survived him III. RACHEL born abt. 1630, Colches- and died April 29, 1717. ter, Eng. M. Joseph Hocker. No ONLY SoN (by wife Katharine) issue of record. 2-THOMAS2 b. abt. 1649. Known as IV. IsAAC born ... 1632, Colchester. Thomas Junior. A farmer in Sud- Rector at W rabness, Essex Co., 1660 bury near Framingham line and to 1696 when he died. Had wife Lanham Road. M. May 30, 1677 Frances, son Liddell b. 1664, dau. Mary dau. of John Goodrich of Johanna b. 1665, and dau. Marian Wethersfield, Conn. She b. 1650 or Mary who married 1677 Robert and d. Sudbury 1724. He removed Cole, Rector of Great Oakley, an to Leicester and then to Oxford adjoining Parish. Mass., where he died...... Was 1. alive in 1733. 1-THoMAs1 bapt. Oct. 19, 1627, St. CHILDREN. All born in Sudbry. Nicholas Parish, Colchester, Eng- 3-THOMAS3 b. 22 Mar. 1678. (See land. In Sudbury, Massachusetts, below.) May 28, 1655 where he died Sept. 4--MARY3 b. 5, Jan. 1679. M. Oct. 13, 1701. (See will in Reade Rec- 13, 1701, Joseph Seaver, Framing- ord No. X, in which he is described ham. as a carpenter, and Middx. Registry 5-RACHEL3 b. June 19, 1682. M .... of Probates, Cambridge.) He 1704, Isaac Heath of Framingham. bought from his cousin Edmund 6-NATHANIEL3 b. Aug. 16, 1684. Browne, Pastor of the Church in Prob. d. young. Sudbury a tract of land on the West 7-ELizABETH3 b. Nov. 16, 1687. M. Side of the River just South· of Dec. 28, 1709, Nathaniel Willson of West ( now Lanham) Brook on the Framingham. West Side of the road leading from 8-HANNAH3 b .... 1689, d ... 1691. 4 THE READE RECORD. 9-JosEPH3 b. abt._1695. M. Nov. ?6, 1731. His widow Sarah M. (2) 1723, Sarah Rice dau. Ebenezer of Ebenezer Humphrey who d. 1761 Sudbury. and she d. Mar. 12; 1784. 3. _ CHILDREN (by Joseph). THOMAS 3 b. Sudbury March 1678. 20-JoHN4 bapt. Sudbury Aug. 30, M. (1) Dec. 3, 1701 Mary (Bige~ 1724, d. young. · low) Bruce, wid. of David of 21-BETHIA4 b. Aug. 1, 1725, Sud Marlboro and dau. of John Bige bury. M. Feb. 19, 1747 Moses low of 'vVatertown. She b. Sept. Town of Oxford. 12, 1677 and . d. 21 Feb., 1707. 22-THOMAs4 b. Aug. 9, 1727, Leices He M. (2) Abigail Bacon dau. ter. M. Aug. 2, 1749 Experience John of Watertown. Thomas in Shumway (dau. Jeremiah) anddied herited the Estate of his gr. fath. Dec .... 1750. She M. (2) John Thomas at Lanham ( in Sudbury) Wyman. and d. there May 1, 1755. 23-JoHN4 b. July 27, 1729, Leicester. CHILDREN (by Mary). M. Nov. 23, 1751 Hannah Goddard 10-NATHANIEL4 b. Oct. 6, 1702. M. dau. of Giles of Roxbury. Pheby Lamb. Nor1:;-John's mother, Sarah, had sister, Ab ll-IsAAC4 b. Feb. 23 1704. M. Ex igail, wife of Daniel Bugbee, in Rox bury, Soon after the decease of John's father, his aunt, . perience Willis. Abigail, brought her little nephew to Roxbury. 4 12-THOMAS b. abt. 1705. M. Sarah 24-KATHERINE4 b. Jur;ie ... 1731. M. Sept. 27, 1750 Joseph Pratt of Ox 4 13~K~;~~Rnrn b. Jan .... 1707. d. ford. She d. Jan. 11, 1808 . . . . Westboro. M. ( 1) Joseph J os 10. lin of Marlboro, Dec. 26, 1725. M. NATHANIEL 4 b. Oct. 6, 1702. M. (int.) (2) Israei Allen of Sherewsbury, Nov. 2, 1729 Pheby dau. of Jona May 3, 1764. than and Lydia (Death) Lamb of CHILDREN (by Abigail). Framingham and Leicester, born 14--MARY4 b. May 1, 1709. d. before Mar. 2, 1708. Nathaniel settled first 1768 prob. in Holliston. M. March in Brookfield but removed to Wes 10, 1730, Samuel Burbank of Sud tern ( now Warren). He lived on bury. Read Hill, where he kept an inn 15-ABIGAIL4 b. Feb. 12, 1711. M. on the ma,in road from Worcester · Mar. 11, 1742 5-amuel Winch of to Springfield. He was ari- exten Framingham. ;:,""" ,,,_ sive land owner-known .as Cap 16-DAN1EL4 b. May 19, 1714. M. tain Nathaniel, having engaged . in Apr. 13, 1737 Rebecca Mead of .... the French and Indian Wars. He 17-BETTY4 b. June 16; 1716. M. (1) died June 9, 1785 and his .wifr Phe abt. 1736 John Bent of Framing by Sept. 10, 1788. · Bot;h bti:t:. in the -ham; (2) Joshua Harrington of old Cemetery ·at Warren. Watertown. , CHILDREN. , , , 1g_::.c_LYDIA4 b. Aug. 20, 1718: M. 1737 25-REUBEN5 b. Nov. 2, 1730, Brook . Edward. Grout of Sudpury. · · field. M. (int.} Nov._ 3, -1754Tami 19-JosEPH4 b. Dec. 4, 1722. M. Jan: son Meacham of Enfield, Conn:, b. 16, :1749 Sarah Goodenow of Sud.:. · Feb. 2, 1732 dau. of Ichabod. He . bury. 9.- was a school teicher' and lived in JosEPHs b. abt. 1695. M. Nov. 26, Westem (now. Warren) on _Read 1723 Sarah Rice ( dau. of Eben~ Hill. Known as Major Reuben, ezer of Sudbury) b. Feb. 3, 1700. 4th Worcester Co. Regiment in the He lived · on the farm with his war of the Revolution (Mass. Sol Father Thomas J unr and removed diers and in Rev. War. Vol. XIII). with him to Leicester in 1727 and He was present at the capture of then to Oxford where he died in General Burgoyne's army (Acts THE READE RECORD 5 and Resolves of the Province of (1) Jan. 16, 1755 Lydia Goodenow. Mass. Bay, Vol. XX) in Col. Hol She d. Jan. 2, 1757. He (2) Dec. man's Regiment. He d. May 26, 12, 1758 Mary Haynes. He d. Apr. 1803. His wife Tamma d. Feb. 16, 3, 1759. She M. (2) Mar 19, 1761 1811. Bur. Old Cem., ·warren. John Goodenow, Sudbury. 26-JosHUA5 b. Dec. 14, 1732, d. Mar. 37...... '....JACOB 5 b. Dec. 22, 1732. M. (1) 3, 1743. Feb. 28, 17_57 Paitence Goodenow, 27-PHEBY5 b. Jan. 28, 1735. M. Jan. wid. of Aaron who d. Feb. 6, 1795. - - 13, 1754 (int.) Joshua Harrington He M. (2) Dec. 22, 1796 Mrs. Es of Brookfield. ther Goodenow. He d. Oct. 4, 1797. 28-LYmA5 b. Mar; · 13, 1736. M. Succeeded to his Father Isaac's es Apr. 2, 1759 Jonathan Danforth of tate and was an extensive land Western, a Rev. Soldier. She d. owner in _ the Lanham district. Aug. 9, 1769. He d. Feb ..... 1802 Known as Lieut. Jacob. · In the war at Williamstown. of the Revolution. ( See Mass. Sol- 29-MARY5 b. Jan. 30,1738. M. Sept. . diers and Sailors, Vol. XIII.) 20, 1759 Joseph Cutler of Western. 38-ExPERIENCE5 b. Nov ...... 1734. , She d. Mar. 26, 1794 He d. Feb. M. Aug. 16 (Rut. Rec.), Oct. 10 7, 1816. . . (Sud. Rec.), 1753 Josiah Child of 30-NATHAN5 b. Mar. 8, 1741, d. Oct. Rutland. Settled in Framingham. 1, 1758. Inscription on headstone She d...... He was alive in 1796. in Old Cemete'ty at Warren, __ "In 39-SARAH5 b. Dec. 28, 1736. M. Memory of Mr. Nathan Read who Mar; 14, 1755 Norman Sever of died in the Service of his Country Sudbury. Removed to Westminster Oct. 1, 1758, aged 17 years." In where he died in 1787 and she in the French and Indian War. 1808. He was a Captain in the vVar 31-MARTHA5 b. Sep_t. 26, 1743, d .... of the Revolution. ( See Mass. Sol 1813, Randolph, Vt. M. (int.) Nov. diers and Sailors, Vol. XIII). 20, 1762 Henry Walbridge of Wes 40-MARY5 b. Mar. 9, 1741. M. :Nov. tern. 29, 1759 Josiah Puffer, Sudbury. 32-ABIGAIL5 b. Mar. 17, 1746, d. Removed to Westminster. He d. Sept. 26, 1784. M. (int.) Mar. 24, July 9, 1806. Shed. July 19, 1831. , 1764 Thomas Cutler of Lexington, 41-RmH5 b. Aug. 31, 1743. M. Nov. a member of Capt. Parker's Co. in 1, 1764 Daniel Noyes, Sudbury. Re the Battle of Lexington. moved to Shrewsbury. She d. Dec. 33-RuTH5 b. Jan. 31, 1748, d ...... 2, 1812. He M. (2) Mrs. Abigail M. Oct. 16, 1769 William Cowee of Rice of Worcester. He was a Lien Western, a Rev. Soldier. tenant in the War of the Revolu 3~NATHANIEL5 b. March, 1750, d. tion. March 22, 1750. 42-Lors5 bapt. Feb. 12, 1749, d. abt. 35-EuNICE5 b. Aug. 4, 1751, d. July 1813-14. Jonathan Hill of Framing 15, 1808, Milton, Vt. M. May 4, ham. He M. (2) Apr. 16, 1817 . 1769 Moses Bascom of Western. Betsey Wheeler Cole. He d. Oct. 11. 16, 1826. A Lieut. in War of the IsAAC 4 b. Feb. 23, 1704. M. Feb. 11, Revolution. 1729 Experience Willis, Sudbury. 43-AsAHEL5 b. Mar ...... 1753. A He was a farmer and lived in Lan member of Capt. John Nixon's Co. ham Settlement. His will proved of Minute Men in Sudbury. Killed June 14, 1780. His widow died at the Battle of Lexington Apr. 19, Aug. 26; 1787. and· buried the 22d in the Old Ceme CHILDREN tery at Sudbury Center. 36-IsAAC5 JR. b. Jan. 15, 1730. M. No memorial marks the spot. 6 THE READE RECORD 12. 52-ANNA5 b. Apr. 3, 1747 in Rut THOMAS 4 b. abt. 1705. M. Sarah land. ( maiden name unknown). Re 19. moved to Rutland. A farmer and J OSEPH 4 b. Dec. 4, 1722, d. Feb. 26, large land owner. She d. Feb. 16, 1809. M. Jan. 16, 1749 Sarah 1776. He d. Sept. 20, 1788. Goodenow dau. of Nathan and Lois CHILDREN (Cutler) Goodenow. Shed. in Bos 44-JAsoN5 bapt. May 7, 1732, d. Mar. ton. Joseph succeeded to the Estate 1, 1813. M. (1) (int.) Oct. 30, of his Father Thomas which later 1756 Zerviah Nurse dau. John, Jr., he sold to his brother-in-law John of Framingham. She d...... M. Goodenow, June, in 1787. A Lieut. (2) June 28, 1789 Mary Hubbard, in the War of the Revolution. who d. 20 Oct., 1821. A Lieut. in CHILDREN the War of the Revolution. 53-ABIGAIL5 b. July 8, 1750. M. 45--THOMAs5 b. Sept. 10, 1733, d. March 18, 1770 Daniel Wait, Sud Aug. 12, 1788.. M. Dec. 12, 1754 bury. Removed to Brandon, Ver Hannah Nurse, Framingham. She mont. d. Mar. 10, 1803. A Captain in the 54-LYDIA5 b. Aug. 1760, d. in Sal War of the Revolution. em. M. May 2, 1790 John Sy 46-MARY5 b. May .... 1736, d. Sept. monds of Waltham. 6, 1.811. M. May 21, 1753 Oliver 55-SARAH5 .. b. 1768, d ...... Davis of Rutland. Removed to 5~Jos'EPH 5 b. Ocl. 5, 1773, d. Dec. Princeton. He d. Jan. 25, 1803. An 18, 1845. M. June 22, 1799 Olive Ensign in the War of the Revolu Mossman. Resided in Sudbury. tion. 5 22. 47-JoNATHAN b. Nov. 28; 1738; d. THOMAS 4 b. Aug. 29, 1727 in Leices . Sept. 15, 1773. M. (int.) Dec. 7, ter. M. Aug. 2, 1749 Experience 1765 Hannah Mayhew of Framing Shumway. He d. Dec., 1750. She ham. She d. in Rutland July 21, m. (2) July 23, 1752 John Wyman. 1782. 5 CHILD 48-MICAH b. May 13, 1742, d. Dec. 57-JosEPH5 b. April 19, 1750, d. Dec. 24, 1824. M. Aug. 31, 1768 Eliza 19, 1818. M. (1) May 7, 1775 Han beth Rugg of Framingham Re nah Learned dau. of Isaac. M. (2) moved to Westmoreland, N. H., May 26, 1803 Lois Sikes. He re where she d. Jan. 13, 1795. He m. moved to Belchertown where all his (2) Feb. 14, 1796 Mercy Sargent children were born. of Leicester. 23. 16. 4 DANIEL 4 b. May 19, 1714. M. Apr. JoHN b. July 27, 1729 Leicester, d. 13, 1737 Rebecca Mead dau. of Jan. 13, 1813 in Roxbury. M. Nov. John, Sudbury. Removed to Rut 23, 1751 Hannah Goddard ( dau. of land. He d. Dec. 25, 1760. She Giles and Hannah) who died Jan. d ...... 13, 1816. He was known as Major CHILDREN John and owned a tract of land in 49-JoHN5 b. Aug. 13, 1737, Sudbury. Roxbury, through which it is said M. Elizabeth Davis of Rutland, Warren Street now runs. He was Aug. 25, 1760, who d...... He a Factor for Governor James Bow d. in Spencer, Jan. 27, 1813. doin, among other transactions pur 50-DANIEL5 b. Apr. 24, 1739, Sud chasing Long Island, Little Deer bury. Died in Rutland Dec. 27, Isle, Bradbury and others in Penob 1760. scot Bay, Me. 51-REBECCA5 b. Feb. 22, 1742,. Sud CHILDREN bury. M. Feb. 18, 1761 Daniel 58-HANNAH5 b. Mar. 30, 1754, Rox Winch, Jr., of Framingham. bury. THE READE ~ECORD 7 59-MARY5 bp. April 11, 1756, New ~ELizABETH5 bp. Mar. 31, 1765, North Ch., Boston, d. y. New South Ch. d. y. 5 60-J oHN 5 bp. Sept. 18, 1758, New 65-THOMAs b. Nov. 27, 1767, bp. North Ch., Boston. M. Oct. 15, Nov. 29, 1767, NerV South Ch .. 1780 Mercy Goodwin of Plymouth. M. (1) Ruth Wait dau. 5 Daniel, Roxbury. M. (2) Margaret 61-THOMAS bp. June 8, 1760, New Pratt dau. Nathaniel, Roxbury. Re South Ch., d. y. - moved to Bowdoinham, Me. 62-JosEPH5 bp. Mar. 14, 1762, New 66-ELizABETH 5 bp. Nov. 12, 1769, South Ch., New South Ch. 63-MARY5 bp. May 29, 1763, New 67-WrLLIAM5 bp. Dec. 29, 1771, New South Ch. South Ch. ALBERT CUSHING READ THE COLUMBUS OF THE AIR The first to fly across the Atlantic "Yet, even soe, Skipper Columbus, Ocean; and from the New World to shall itt bee done, as you say. Deep the Old. How wide would the eyes under the oceans waters, like a whale, of Christopher Columbus have shall mightie shippes, builded of iron opened, if, when his little vessels and far larger than these vessells in were staggering across the stormy which wee now sail, shall plough ocean in an uncertain search for In their ways from shore to shore, withe dia's Spicy Shores, and he ran up a stowe of men and cargoe, and with against a strange New World that a speede that exceedes our owne." obstructed his path and brought him "What sayest thou," replies Columbus everlasting fame-had he been told, with ire, "that shippes shall bee made as one of the certain things of the of iron and sinke not, to the bottom distant future-that a man would ac of the ocean, even as a stone goeth tually fly high aloft in the air, even downe"? above one's sight, in a so-called "fly "Yea even soe saye I, they shall bee ing boat," and make the return trip in built of iron and soe large of size as few hours as he had taken days that they shall accommodate more to come? And that this man would men, women and children than inhab be christened "The Columbus of the itt a goodly towne in oure Kingdom; Air," and attain a world-wide celehri and yet more shall I tell thee thou ty ; and that wonderful man in that unbeliever for I am the seventh sonne wonderful, magic, "flying boat," Col of seven times seven sonnes and itt is umbus would have known, had he given to mee that somewhat of the been able to read the future, would future I may fortell. Againe shall itt be one Read! "Holy Saints," he bee as thou hast saide. Shippes of would have replied in derision, "dost vaster size than thou hast ever con thou expect mee for soothe to believe ceived will bee builded of stone in a in any·· suche workes of the Blacke mannner we wot not of and they Arts ? Soe soone would I thinke that shall carry great cargoes and store shippes will be able to plough their of goodes to far distant landes that waye under water from shore to are owned of the heathen and safely shore, with the Devill for a helms return." "Bye all the Saints thou driv man, as to believe aney suche crazy est mee wilde with thy drivel,'' re yarne as your Flying boate." torts Skipper Columbus. But his tor- 8 THE READE RECORD mentor has not yet finished and in further may bee done in the matter." sists again: "These things that I have told thee are as naught in strange . Lucky for thee, Oh, Lt.-Com. nesse when I declare unto you in all Reade that your, daring flight across honour and veritie, that in those dayes the Atlantic Oce.an occurred in these the skippers of those shippes shall days of science) when you receive talke with each other through the grateful praise and reward, rather emptie air by strange signs and sig than in those olden times when im nals though they bee very far distant prisonment f~r sorcery and witch aparte, yea hundreds or thousands of craft in som,e deep dungeon would miles; and as well 'talke with those have been your fate! people that bee upon the land and in 'the cities ; and I doubt mee not bee Now we do ·not need to tell here, heard of voyce as well. And other how Albert Cushing Read was "born strange things will happen as I may March 29th, 1887 in Lynne, N. H: tell thee-" but this garhlous inform'-· and wa:s ··32 years of age when his er got no farther for Skipper Co_lum great" fe<1t was accomplished. That bus-and we say "Skipper," for 'mind his parents were Joseph Brown Read, you gentle reader he was then on his a Baptist Minister, and his wife Mary way westward and had not yet bumped Elizabeth" (Barker) Read. That the up against the western W o·rld and so family lived in Lynne, N: H .., until made himself Admiral of _the High Albert was abqut 5 years old add then Seas-very likely grew purple in the moved to Hinsdale, N. H., for a short face, with rage and stamped his feet time and then into Western Mass. arid upon the · oaken deck and swung his to Shutesburg near Amherst and later fist at the face of his rash forecaster to Chatham for three years and then saying, "Thou insolen.t doggei, dost back to his mother's old home in thou dare ,,to make a monkey of thy South Hanson, Mass., for the Boston superiors by thy assertion that the Sunday ·Post,· May 25, 1919, has told Kingdome of Satan is at hande? How all this and much more. otherwise could it bee that such in But we will add that Albert Cush credible things shall happen; oh thou ing Read. is teputed a linei,tl' descend liar, unless it come of the Devils ant of William and Avis Read of worke ? Art thou his prophet ? Were Weymouth, Mass. (about 1650) •·if it soe, thou deserveth · death-nay, the account given in the "Reade Gen nay, long have I knowne thee as a ealogy, by John L. Reed is correct. thoughtful man and of good repute But' there is one weak link in the and I will not soe believe thee guilty. chain that· needs investigation before Rather thinke I that thou art mud that can be affirmed with certainty. dled and bewitched in thy heade and But, however; that may be, his that care should be taken that thou fame is secure and it would not be harmest not thyself and others." far from the truth to state that the A shrill blast of a whistle calls a Read-Reed family every where are brace of stalwart seamen to the Skip proud of this young man, who has per's side, as he roars his command: added another illustrious Read· name "Take holde of this fellowe and place to the marty that grace the pages of him in the brigg below, and feede history. A. H. R. him on breade and water until the distemper of his heade be gone, and · A CORRECTION At bottom of p:.ge 17, Reade.Reeord No. X he. speaketh humbly and as one of 3.-John, born at Fairfield, Jan, .29, 1679, m. good witte, and then bringe mee ac Ruth,dau.of Lieut. John Talcott of Hartford. count of him, that I may see what NoT Talbot as there giv·en. , , ,, T H E R E .A D E R E C O RD 9 JOHN READE OF DEDHAM tain no further mention, so it is evident (Reade List No. 22) they soon left. The latter may have The first mention of this man is found been that Samuel Gore noted by Sav in the town records of Dedham when, age, son of John of Roxbury, 1635. at a meeting of the town officers the "6 of 10.59 ( 6th of December, 1659 ), "COUNTRY,& TOWN RATES" beingmett tofinishethe Countrey Rate/' a list of the taxpayers was made in The year begins with month of March. which, among many others, appear the 14.of9 mo.1660,John Reade, 00,02,06 following names with amount due from 2 of 10 mo.1661, John Reade, 00,03,04 each. * * * £ f d 1 of 10 mo .. 1662, John Read, 00, 03, 08 Lieft Josh. Fisher · · · · · ,01 04 02 7 December 1663, John Read, 00,04, 00 * * * Joh: Bacon , : . : ...... ·.oo 17 01 31 December, 1663, "A list of those * * * that are further defecttive in there Joh. Reade 03 04 · · · · · · · · · · · -00 highway worke this yeare 1693, The next item comes in the entry: . John Read a day." "26 of 10.59" ( 26th of December, 21 of 9, (16)64, Joh. Read, 0, 3, 11 1659 ), Liberty of sojourning granted to 15 10 (16)64, The account of the Sam. Crosse, Sam. Gore and Jno. Reade. Surveyors of highway worke for Libertie is given to Samll. Crosts to the p'sent yeare (16)64 the names sojourne at James Thorps so long as of the p'sons and the summes yet he demeane himselfe as he ought. The behinde Joh. Reade, 3, O like libertie is given to Samll. Gore to sojourne at Ralph Dayes upon like condition. · 25, 11, 64 (25th January,. 1664-5) The like libertie is granted to.John Lieft Fisher upon the agreemt. with the" Reade to sojourn at. Lieft Fishers upon Select men undertake sufficiently: to· the same caution." cutt up the shruffe in the buriall place This action was in accordance with and all the length in the west side of the laws and customs of those times. the Church Lott one rodd broade, for No stranger might come into any town which he is assigned to receave of the to sta:y without the town officers in ·men heere under named the· several! vestigating his character .a·nd means, summes where in they are defective · in and if he appeared undesirable or likely their high wayeworke the·yeare last past, to become a burden financially he was Sergt Avery 6s-0, Joh. Hayward· 2·0, "warned out of• the town," told to de Jam: Grante 3-0, Joh: Reade 3~0, Dan:; part, and means taken to enforce the Makiah 1-0, Joh: Perry 1-0: Joh: Little edict. Bu.tif permission was given to field Tymo: Dwight qoluntartily pmsie' stay, some townsman became responsi to give 2. ble for.fom. · No idlers were allowed, and everrone must ·work and · prove "The select men . understanding that ability to support himself and family if Joh: Read offered posts and Rayles to h~ had one,· · sell called him to inquire where or by From the action above regarding what right he t0ok that Timber and John Reade it is certain that he was a finding that he had felled th;;: tim.be'r'for newcomer in Dedham but considered Lieft; Fishers use arid '~~pointed' for worthy to become a townsman : and him, .who allowed of no such sale,· and the following list of the years in which not understanding that he had yet sc;ild he paid taxes proves that he stayed for any, he was seariously warned and some little time. Of Samuell Crosse advised not to cutt .or sell any of tnd and Samuel Gore the town're~ords con- Townes Timber upon any p'tense con- 10 THE READE RECORD trary to Towne order, upon penaltie owner and had no family. Nothing is of payeing wt. by order may be im known as to his age except that he must posed upon him." be presumed to be of age - 21 years or more-when he came into the town, as THE PETITION-1665 he paid taxes, and that he resided these A num her of the townsmen of Ded some six years. Evidently he left Ded ham signed a petition May 3, 1665, to ham soon after 1665. Where dld /1.;e go ? "The Gen. Court att Boston," in which Perhaps to the coast of Maine or-New it is stated that all the subscribers are Hampshire where the fresh salt-water "yet nonfrtemen,''that is, not members breezes blew in from the ocean, and life of the church, who alone had the right was organized on a freer and more ~n to vote or hold any elective office. joyable basis. Who knows? JOHN READ was of this number. A.H. R. Seemingly a laborer, his signature to the original petition in the archives at JOHN REED, OF NORWALK, CONN. the Mass. State House, Vol. 106, p. 110, It should be said in the interest of truth that (a fac-simile of it printed in Dedham no satisfactory evidence has yet been produced Town Records, p. 277) is firm and clear to show that John Reed, of Norwalk, came and indicates a man of some _education; from Cornwall, England, or that he was an officer in Cromwell's army, as stated in the and yet it is open to question if it may otherwise fine book, "Reed-Read Lineage," by not have been written for him by an Ella Reed-Wright (pub. 1909.) Nor any proof other hand as well as other names in that he was entitled to the coat of arms therein the same column. given. This account may be considered a gen ealogical '•fairy story" based on tradition until The petition relates that '' Many in additional evidence is had to prove the con- our Stat(e) and relation are dissatisfied trary. A:H.R. with and disaffected to the this present governament •• * * * evidently a protest on the part of those who considered the REED - BALDWIN - FERRIS restriction to church membership an A correction should be made in regard to the marriage of Sarah Reed, daughter of William injustice. " But,'' continues the peti and Deborah (Baldwin} Reed as stated in the tion, "it is altogether untrue in respect No. X. Reade Record. The relation stands of us ye subscribers hereof." * * * We thus: are afrayed least our silence in this Nathaniel and Joanna (Westcoat} Baldwin of Milford, Conn., removed to Fairfield prior to juncture of time might lay us under ye 1641, and had daughters Sarah•, b. 1650, m. curse pronounced against Meroz Judg Joseph Barlow; Deborah•, b. 1652, m. William 5, for not coming out to helpe ye Lord Reed (of Fairfield, Conn.}; Samuel, b. 1655, against ye mightie. We purpose & in Fairfield. [Baldwin Gen. pp. 406-411, 1082.] * * * William and Deborah Reed had daughter p'mise to be assisting to yorselves to Sarah, b. about 1675, who married Zachariah ye uttermost with our p'sons lives and Ferris• of Stratford and New Milford, Conn., states when so ever need shall be." son of Zachariah Ferris1 of Charlestown, Mass. A similar petition signed by the non [Orcutt's Hist. New Milford, p. 694 freemen of Boston, presented to the Savage Gen. Diet.] The memoirs of the Life of David Ferris, an "Great and General Court," May, 1665, approved minister of the Society of Friends, is in the archives, Vol. 106, p. 111. written by himself," and pub. 1825, contains The true politician's craft is seen no reference to any ancestor, either Ferris or here at work. The very men who are Reed, other than his father and mother. He was born at Stratford, Conn., the 10th May, under disability by reason of the church 1707. He was a grandson of Nathaniel Ferris, law are brought forward to sustain by of Charlestown, Mass. Subsequent statements this petition the right of the ecclesias as to a Samuel Ferris who came from Reading, tic powers to hold them in bondage ! England [Revised Edition, 1855], and to his supposed wife, Jerusha Reed [Orcutt's Hist. This is the last reference that is New Milford, p. 694], cannot be relied upon found in the Dedham records concern without investigation. The tradition may re ing John Reade. He was not a land- late to David's great grand parents in England. THE READE RECORD 11 ©bituartes GEN. PHILIP READE WILLIAM H. REED Our members will hear with great regret A valued member of the Reade Society. of the decease, Oct. 21, 1919, in Boston, of \Vas a Colorado Pioneer. Died at his home Brig. General Philip Reade, U. S. A. (re in Denver, Jan. 30, 19, where funeral serv tired), President of the Reade Society to ices were held and then his remains taken which office he was elected Oct. 27, 1915. to Colorado Springs and interred in Ever He was much interested in its work and green Cemetery by the Masonic Fraternity. in writing papers concerning Colonial times Born in Scarborough, Cumberland Co., and affairs for publication. A tall, blue Maine, Oct. 26, 1840. His early life spent eyed, fair complexioned man, genial in on his father's farm and attending the pub conversation, which in every word of utter lic schools. In 1860 went West to Illinoio ance evinced a thorough knowledge of his where he attended Plainfield College and 5ubject, yet he was always the Military Man teaching school until 1863 when he moved in appearance, a commanding figure where to Gilpin Co., Colorado and engaged in ever he went. He was born in Lowell, mining, Served 4 years as Deputy Post Mass., Oct. 13, · 1844 and was a lineal des master in Central City. In 1872 moved to cendant of Thomas Read of Chelmsford, El Paso Co., Colo., where he embarked in :1656. His ancestral lines were published the stock business, being for years one !in the Reade Record No. X. His militarj• of the largest sheep owners in the state. -': ,ervices were many and too long to be set Retired from business and was clerk and ; orth here, but can be read in part in the recorder of El Paso Co. for 7 years. ,;ommendation," published in the Reade He is survived by his widow, one daugh 5: ecord No. XI, but more fully in the ter, Mrs. Lalla Reed Estey, and one grand~ (, bituary Notice in the Boston Transcript daughter, Mrs. Edwin S. Kassler, Jr., all " f October 21, 1919. Suffice it to say that of Denver. •ri e began as a youth in the Civil War, then t som West Point became a Lieut. in 1867, AARON A. REED took part in the Indian \,Vars on the Plains. In 1875-1878 built across 1,500 miles of wil A member greatly interested in genealogy. derness and mountains the first telegraph Died at his residence in Whitman, Feb. 11, line to the Pacific Coast, for which he re 1917, his daughter, Mrs. Florence Reed ceived the thanks of New Mexico, Arizona Riggs, writes us under date of Oct. 2, 18, and California. He was in the Cuban War, the Philippines and among the· Moros, etc. WILLIAM READ He was a member of many civil, military of Cambridge, Mass., who was for many and fraternal orders, by whom his funeral years a member of the Society, died in services were performed at Trinity Church, that city on February 22, 1919. Mr. Read, Copley Square, Boston, and his remains who was born in Cambridge on March 16, taken to Lowell, Mass., for interment. In 1832 was the son of William Read and Sal 1878 General Reade married Miss Jessie ly G. Atkins, his wife. He was engaged Eaton of Troy, N. Y. She died several with his father and brothers for many years years ago. There were no children. The in the well-known sporting goods firm of nearest kin are two cousins, former Adju William Read and Sons of Boston. tant General Gardner W. Pearson of Low ell and Fisher .H. Pearson, also of _Lowell. MISS ELIZABETH REED, MRS. MARY REED SMITH, a member, died !\fay 4, 1918, in the house, 7 Louisburg Square, Boston, in which she a member of the Society, died at her home was born in 1838 and where, all her life. in Newton, Mass., on February 5, 1920 in she had resided. At the time of the mar the seventy-seventh year of her age. Mrs. riage of her parents, her father, built this Reed was the widow of Samuel F. Smith, house and it has been the home of the who was the son of Samuel F. Smith, the family ever since. She' was a sister of author of our national hymn, "'America." the Rev. James Reed, who was for several MRS. ANNA REED WILKINSON. years President of the Reade Society. A Member (widow of Henry W. Wil kinson) died Oct. 5, 1918 in her 81st year MRS, CLARA ISABEL REED HUBBARD. at her· home in Providence, R. I. An es A Life Member, the wife of Dr. Charles timable lady and a loss to our society. A T. Hubbard, died May 30, 1919, at her home sister to Mrs. Samuel F. Smith of Newton in Church Green, Taunton, Mass. A most Center. gracious lady whose loss is deplored. LIPE MEMBERS OF THE READE SOCIETY ANDREWS, Mas. ELLA REED New York, N. Y. REED, CHARLES '\V. Boston, Mass. GOODRICH, MRS. ELLA REED Hartford, Conn. REED, EDGAR Worcester, Mass. HODGES, MISS MARY A. Foxboro, Mass REED, Mrss ELLEN A. New Haven, Conn. LARKIN, MRS. FRANCES H. Buffalo, N. Y. REED, HORATIO M. New York, N. Y. LEFFERTS, MARSHALL C. New York, N. Y. REED, JAMES Boston, Mass. MARDEN, MRS. HARRIET A. REED The Dalles, O. REED, JAMES H. Chelsea, Mass. MORSE, WILLARD s. New York, N. Y. REED, JOHN S. Boston, Mass. MORTON, MRS. FLORENCE E. REED REED, MARION B. Lowell, Mass_ Worcester, Mass. REED, ROBERT C. Boston, Mass. READ, CHARLES F. Brookline, Mass. ROBINSON, MRS. GRACE READ New York, N. Y. READ, Mrss CLARA A. New Bedford, Mass. STOREY, HAMPTON L. Altadena, Calif. READ, EDM-UND. s. . Washington, D. C. \VARREN, MRS. CATHERINE REED Cambridge, Mass. READ, Miss ELLA H. New Bedford, Mass. WATERMAN, MRS. LEWIS A. Providence, R. I. READ, FRANKLIN F., 2nd Pittsfield, Mass. WELLS, WELLINGTON Boston, Mass. READ, GEORGE B. Bloomington, Ills. •READE, EDGAR S. READ, GEORGE w. Taunton, Mass. *READ, JOSHUA W. READ, JOSEPH Summerside, P. E. I. *READE, PHILIP READ, JAMES PAULDING Newark, N. J. *READ, Mrss SARAH E. READ, Mrss MARGARET H. New York, N. Y. *READ, WILLIAM A. READ, SAMUEL H. :New Haven, Conn. *REED, WILLIAM B. REED, ALANSON H. Wellesley Hills, Mass. *Deeeased HONORARY MEMBERS CRANE, JOSHUA E. Bridgewater, Mass. , READE, ALEYN LYELL Liverpool, England ALBEHT CUSHING R~;An Washington, D C. READ, REUBEN L. Sonth Acton, Mass. READ, ARTHUR WILLIAM Leicester, England ANNUAL MEMBERS AKIN, Mus. EMMA REED New York, N. Y. READ, MELBOURNE S. Hamilton, N. Y. ALLEY, JOHN s. Pelham, N. Y. READE, B. CLINTON St. John, N. B. ALLISON, ISAIAH Taylol"Ville, Ind. READE, JOSIAH T. Lorn bard, Ills. ATWOOD, JOSHUA Boston, Mass. REED, ALAMSON L. Biltmore, N. C. BAMFORD, Mas. ELEANOR M. Wilkes-Barre, Pa. REED, ALBERT A. Boulder, Colo. BISHOP, MISs EMMA A. Cadillac, Mich. REED, ALBERT M. Albany, N. Y. BLACKMER, Mas. CATHERINE Tufts College, Mass. REED, ALONZO B. West Somerville, Mass. BLANCHARD, JOHN S. C. So. Weymouth, Mass. REED, CARROL R. Rockford, Ills. BLANCHARD, Miss MARY L. So. Weymouth, Mass. REED, CHARLES DANA Des Moines, Iowa BLANCHARD, MISS SUSANNA READ REED, CHARLES K. Worcester, Mass. So. Weymouth, Mass. REED, Mrss CLARA M. Westfield, Mass. BRUMMER, Mas. MARY A. C. Lisbon, N. H. REED, CLARENCE D. Whitman. Mass. BURNS, HARRY L. Eveleth, Minn. REED, DAN'A Coon Rapids, Iowa CHAMPION. WILLIAM J. Boston, Mass. REED, EDWARD D. Buffalo, N. Y. CLARKE, ARTHUR F. Brookline, Mass. REED, EDWARD M. Wellesley Hills, Mass. CLARKE, MISs HELEN G. Brookline, Mass. REED, EDWARD T. Albany, N. Y. Cnw,:,·, CHARLES READ Washington, D. C. REED, Mrss EMILY P. Belmont, Mass. Caoss, Mas. JoHN A. Providence, R. I. REED, ERVIN E. Monticello, Iowa DODD, REv. HENRY M. Clinton, N. Y. REED, EUGENE w. No. Brookfield, Mass. ELWELL, MRS. CYNTHIA A. So. Weymouth, Mass. REED, Mrss FLORA C. Long Beach, Calif. Es1EY, Mas. LALLA REED Colorado Springs, Colo, REED, DR. FLOYD 0. Yonkers, N. Y. EVERETT, Mas. CHARLOTTE S. Chicago, Ills. REED, FRANCIS B. East Weymouth, Mass. FARJt, Mus. VII\GINIA REED Los Angeles, Calif. REED, FRED L. Cohasset, Mass. FIELD, J. HOWARD Brockton, Mass. REED, GEORGE A. Montpelier, Vt. FLETCHER, Miss GRACE G. Boston, Mass. REED, GEORGE M. Keene, N. H. FLETCHER, HARRY G. West Somerville, Mass. REED, CAPT. GEORGE w. Boston, Mass. FOOTE, Mas. EMMA B. Scranton, Pa. REED, HAROLD F. Brookline, Mass. HALLETT, FRANK T. New York, N. Y. REED, Mrss HELEN LEAH Cambridge, Mass. HARMON, MRS. ELIZABETH A. Jacksonville, Fla. REED, HENRY B. Auburndale, Mass. HUTCHINSON, EDWARD B. Cambridge, Mass. REED, HOMER J'. Canandaigua, N. Y. ,JACKSON, MRS. MARY A. REED East Orange, N. J. REED, JOHN H. Amenia, No. Dak. JOHNSON, ALFRED Brookline, Mass. REED, JOHN W., JR. Benton Harbor, Mich. KELLY, GEORGE R. Boston, Mass. REED, J. RUSSEL Boston, Mass. l(EnN., MRS. CATHERINE REED., W. D., REED, MISs LILLIAN Washington, D. C. Washington, D. C. REED, Mrss LucY H. So. Weymouth, Mass. KIMBALL, MRS. HELEN F. Brookline, Mass. REED, Mrss MAE I. Columbus, Ohio KNEELAND, BENJAMIN C. R. Woburn, Mass. REED, MRS. MARGARET E. Boston, Mass. REED, MONTGOMERY Boston, Mass. LEVINGS. MRS. ELIZABETH REED New York, N. Y. REED, MORRIS A. LEWIS, JAMES E. Taunton, Mass. St. Joseph, Mo. REED, RALPH D. Manchester, N. H. MARSHALL, MISS ADALINE T. York Village, Me. REED, SAMUEL B. Boston, Mass. MERRIAM, MRS. HELEN R. Syracuse, N. Y. REED, REV. SETH MERROW, MRS. RENA M. Malden, Mass. Flint, Mich. MCNICOL, MRS. BERNICE E. REED REED, Mrss TEMPERANCE P. . Pelham Manor, N. Y. Jewett City, Conn. REED, HON. WARREN A. Brockton, Mass. Moass, Mas. EVERETT Boston, Mass. REED, WILLIAM E. New York, N. Y. NEAD, MRS. ROSE w. Reading, Pa. · REED, WILLIAM E. Washingtonville, N. Y. NORTON, MRS. MYRTLE P. West Somerville, Mass. REED, PROF. WILLIAM HOWELL PARSONS, MRS. MARY A. REID Avon Lake, Ohio Roxbury, Mass. PETTEE, MRS. GEORGIANA E. Brookline,· Mass. REED, WILLIAM N. P. New York, N. Y. PRESCOTT, Mrss CLARA F. Lawrence, Mass. REED, WILLIAM R. New Brunswick, N. J. PRESTON, MRS. ANTOINETTJI REED Norwich, Conn. REID, DAVID s. Winston-Salem, N. C. PROUTY, MRS. MARY REED Boston, Mass. REID, Mrss M. CHRISTINE New York, N. Y. RAYMOND, DANIIDL V. Tompkinsville, N. Y. REID, ROBIE L. Vancouver, B. C. READ, ANDREW J. Boston, Mass. RUSSELL, MISS H. PRISCILLA Arlington, Mass. READ, CHARLES A. Manchester, Mass. RUSSELL, MRS. LOUISA S. Arlington, Mass. READ, CHARLES F. Worcester, Mass. SARGENT, ALLAN C. Graniteville, Mass. READ, CLARENCE F. Wellsville, N. Y. SMITH, MRS. SAMUEL F. Newton Centre, Mass. READ, Miss ED;rH B. Brookline, Mass. SOPER, MRS. EMMA P. Charlestown, N. H. READ, EDWARD M. St. Louis. Mo. 8TEVP:NS, MRS. SARA REED Portland, Me. READ, REV. EPHRAIM Eastondale, Mass. STOWELL, MRS. CHARLES H. Lowell, Mass. READ, GEORGE R. New York, N. Y. TAYLOR, RAYMOND Weston, Vt. READ, HAROLD C. Wellesley H1lls, Mass. WASHBURN, MRS. GRACE B. Brookline, Mass. READ, HENRY C., JR. Cambridge, Mass. W ATRES, Mas. EFFIE J. H. Scranton, Pa. READ, MRS. HENRY N. Brooklyn, N. Y. WlcHB, l\fRS. ELLEN REED Scituate, Mass. READ, CAPT. HERNANDO M. Lexington, Va. WELLS, Mrss ALEMEDA North East, Pa. READ, Mrss MARGARET Port Elgin, N. B. WILLIAMS, RT. REV. G. MOTT Annapolis. Md. READ, Mrss MARY E. Brooklyn, N. Y. WRIGHT, HON. RILEY E. Baltimor0, Mel. Ube 1Reaoe 1Recor~ Number Xlll. 803TO.\/, MASS, U.S. A. 1920 THE READE SOCIETY FOR GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH ORGANIZED 1904 INCORPORATED 1914 1607 - 1620 God guarde and speed ye saie Thy freight. the ireedom of o .. er sea., a worlde Thou dauntless little shippes That in distn,ss and hope oi Fate, awaits To where thy unknown Har The coming oi that JTappy bours lie , -- daye. The Seventeenth Annual Meeting of the Reade Society was held in Kimball Hall, New England Historic-Genealogical Society, 9 Ashburton Place, Boston, October 29, 1920, according to a notice mailed to members. The meeting was called to order by Henry B. Reed, President of the Society. The report of the Treasurer was read and ap proved. It showed that the Society had had a prosperous year, with all bills paid. The Permanent Fund, composed of Life Member ship Fees invested in United States LiLerty Bonds, amounted to $ 500.00, and $88-46 remains unin vested. The Secretary's Report was read, approved, and placed on file. It showed a gain of 28 members during the year, and that the present membership ( to November, 1920) is 34 Life, 5 Honorary, a.nd 130 Annual Members, a total of 169. A s11ggestion w~s made that the Society's Coat of Arms might be changed in some slight details, and that prizes should be offered to stimulate efforts to secure a larger membership. These sug gestions were referred to the Executive Committee for consideration. The Election of Officers was then held, for which see page 2. Informal remarks regarding the welfare of the Society were then made by several members. At the close of the meeting all joined in singing "Auld Lang Syne" and "America." Refreshments were ~erved, Mrs. Everett Morss and Miss Helen Leah Reed pour ing tea. The Society then adjourned until the next annual meet- ing in October, 192 r. · ALANSON H. REED, Old State House Secretary. Boston 9, Massachusetts October 29, 1920. 2 THE READE RECORD WILL OF JONATHAN READ, 1776 OF SMITHFIELD, RHODE ISLAND By George S. Ste-u 1art IN THE NAME OF GOD, AMEN, I have given them already as much as I Jonathan Read of Smithfield, in the am able. Namely Jonathan, Benjamin, County of Providence and Colony of John, Hanson, and Daniel Read and Rhode Island, yeoman, being far ad Elizabeth Allen. vanced in age, but in good health and I make and ordain her my said Wife memory, Blessed be God Therefor, do Sarah Read Sole Executrix of this My this fifteenth day of March, Anno Will and my Son Oliver Read Overseer Domini 1776, make and publis this, my to take care and see the same per last will and testament, in manner and formed according to my true intent and form following that is to say. meaning. Imprimis I commend my soul into the hands of Almighty God who gave I Do hereby utterly disannull revoke it me, and my Body to the Earth from disallow all and every other former or when it came and as for that Worldly other Testament Will Legacy and Be Estate Wherewith it has Pleased God quest and Executor by me in any way to Bless me with I Dispose thereof as before Named Willed or Bequeathed follows etc after my just debts and Ratifying and Confirming this and no Funeral Charges are Paid. other to be my last Will and Testa ment. Item I Give and Bequeath to my Loving Wife Sarah Reed my Best Bed IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have here and Furniture to be and Belong to her unto· set my hand hand and seal the forever. Item I give and Bequeath to Day and Year above written. my said Wife Sarah Reed all my house hold goods and Indoor Furniture Ex (SEAL) JONATHAN READ. cept my wearing apparel Durin•g the time she shall live and remain my Signed Sealed Published and De widow and afterward In Case of Death clared by the Jonathan Read as and or Marriage of my said widow my will his Last Will and Testament in the Presence of us whose names are here is my daughter Anne Taft [have] one bed and bedding to her heirs and as under written who did each of us sub scribe our names as witnesses and in signs forever; after my decease [my] two his presence. daughters Anne Taft and Sarah Gaskill have the Said Personal Estate Before Ebenezer Trask mentioned to be equally Divided Be Jonathan Trask tween them, their heirs and assigns. Stephen Arnold Item I give and bequeath to my son Oliver Read all my live stock and half my wearing apparel. A true copy. Attest: Item I Give and Bequeath to my CRAWFORD M.- FAIRBANKS, son Aaron Read the other half of my City Clerk. wearing apparel not yet disposed of. Seal of the ~ The reason of my not giving my other City of Central Falls children nothing in this my will is I ~ Rhode Island TH.!£ READE RECORD 3 At a Town Council held in Smith Testament and the same is Ordered to held in the County of Providence, etc, be Recorded. on the 31st day of May A.D. 1779. And accordingly is Recorded. The last Will and Testament of Jona DANIEL MOWRY, JR. than Read Late of Smithfield Deceased Council Clerli. was laid on the Board Before this Coun cil by Sarah Read Who was named COMMENT.-J onathan3 Read of Smithfield, Exe:utrix as she was appointed and Rhode Island, was son of Jacob2 Reed of desired the same might be Proved by Salem, Mass. (1662-1745) for whose will, dated this Council; and Ebenezer Trask, Jona 1742, see Reade Record No. X.; and grandson 1 than Trask and Stephen Arnold Esq. of Thomas - Read, "the planter," of Salem the witnesses unto Sd Will On Solman ( Reade List No. 6) 1636-1667, for account of Engagement Declared that they saw whom see Reade Record No. VI. the Testator Sign and seal said Will James Whitemore Read, in his "History of Did hear him Publish Pronounce and the Reed Family," pub. 1861. erroneously Declare the same to be his last Will states (p. 48) that Thomas1,Read, "the planter," and Testament at tne same time he an original immigrant himself, was son of that was of a Sound Disposing Mind and Colonel Thomas Read who came in 1630 Memory they in his presence and in from Wickford, Essex County, England, and the presence of each other subscribed settled in Salem, Mass., but subsequently re their Names as witnesses. Therefore the turned to England. married and died t here aforesd will be and the same is Proved leaving no descendants in America. The place and Ap,.:>roved to be a Lawful Will and in England from which Tnomas1 Read, "the planter" came, is unknown. ROBERT READ -- 1635-1657 It. Captin Wiggoner to pay...... 00.01.0J Boston - Exeter - Hampton It. Antor,y Stanyer to pay ...... 00.04.05 Reade List No 3 It. a barell of befe, 2 ferkings of butter to ad to the accompt ...... 03.13.00 These additional item, hwe been found debtes to b« paid out of the estate ... 48.08.09 concerning this early immi6 rant of whom a - previous account has been giv, n in READE these several goods prised by us the 29 of RECORD No. XI: October 57. RoBERT JuR (?) ltorn] JOHN SMITHE [torn] 15 : 2 [April I 1651. 3 cert. that the Gold Lyon of Bristol (Eng.) Wm. Strat On the second page of this inventory ton Mr [master j hath here dd. for the appears the following : acco of Ro RT READ mer., 4 peecs cloaths, REAL ESTATE. "\Ve whose names are 2 caske nailes, halfe a thun of shotte, & underwrighten being called to prise the 6 doz. woolen stockings. Juxt. Cocqt. house and ground (in Boston] that was Rob dat XIX0 ffeb 1650. -(Aspinwall, p. 22.) ert Read Deceased the same being bounded by the shop of Tho: Mattson & the ground "THE lNV!cNTORY OF THE E,TATE OF ROB & house of John Button [see Reade REcord ERT READ DESECED'' has been found among No XI] do according- lo· our best skill and the Court Records, at Salem, as follows: judgment judg it to be worth forty pounds. In witness wheare of we have put to our PERSONAL ESTATE, Amt. 44.13.00 hands thi,; 5 day of the first mo. [March] It. fether bed & boulster, two pillowes one thousand six hundred fiftv and seaven. & flock boulster ...... £03.00.00 JAMES JOHNSON, GEO. BATES, (0) his mark, It. a blanket ...... 00.15 00. WILLIAM COTTON, THO: MARSHALL. It. a flock bed and boulster at ..... 07 .00 00 This document, No. 23,384, is endorsed It. two blankets ...... -00.15.00 on the back, "Salisbury Court, 1658, Reads It. a flock bed and boulster at ..... 00.14.00 Inventory. It. two blankets...... 00.12.00 It. two fether pi!lowes at ...... 00.09.00 It is a curious incident that Sergt. William It. threeshettesat ...... 00.16.00 Cotton, a butcher in Boston, one of the ap It. 3 pare shooes...... o0.17.00 praisers above, was also active in the settle [Household Utensils, Shoes, Muskets, ment of the estate of Thomas Read in Boston etc. document stained] ...... -24.15.00 in 1659 (see page 18). It. Abram Pearkins to pay ...... -00.03.00 Were these two related? 4 THE READE RECORD WILL OF WILLIAM READ -- 1656 WOBURN, MASS. NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE, ENG. (Reade List No. 4) WILLIAM READ. longing, to Mabell Read, widow, the "THE 9 DAIE APRIL, 1656." relict of Willm Read, late of Newcastle My will is that my wife have three upon Tyn deceased, greeting: score pounds for herselfe. Whereas the said William Read, late Item. Thirty pounds a peece to of New Castle upon Tin, deced, Greet my four youngest chiklren. More, that ing: Whereas the said William Read my wife have the household stuff and made his last Will & Testament, which to dis pose of it. is hereunto annexed, and therein made nor constituted no executor or execu That the three score pounds which_ iors, but nominated & appointed the is owing to me by Mr. William Benton said Mabell Read, his wife, principall in New England be disposed of as legatrix, We therefore give and grant followeth, if it can be got, viz : full power and authority unto you the To my wife twenty pounds. said Mabell Read widow admster." To my four youngest children twenty pounds ( that is five pounds apiece). Given at London under ye seale of To my three children that are mar the Court for pbate of Wills, and grant ried, in New England, that is, George ing adcons the last day of Octob, 1656. Ralph and Abigail, Twenty pounds, to Robt. Blackford, B. Sanhege. Nath. be equally divided amongst them. Cotthkegs, & a seal Annexed, now That when any of the four youngest testo annexo ubi Exec. aut ubi nullus. children die, their portion be divided Mr. Watson. Entered and recorded among the other three, that is if they 17: 12, 1661, by die in their minority. THOMAS DANFORTH, Recorder. Forty pounds due from Mr. Killing COMMENT worth, 20 pounds Mark Theaton of The above Will is from Henry F. Waters' of Black Callerton, 30 pounds from ''Gleanings,'' which gives the correct date Miss Flora Hall, 20 pounds from An and name "Abigail" in place of "Michael'• thony Walker, 12 pounds-three pound as in Middx. Reg. of Probates, Vol. 1, from in my, wife's hand and five pound in which above letter of administration is taken. Mr. Ogles' hand, 40 pounds more in An account of William Read of vVoburn will the house, George Errington of Long be found in the Reade Record Nos. V and VI, house and his son-in-law, 40 shillings, He came in the ship "Defence" from I,on Gawan Anderson, 40 shillings, Mary don in 1635, with wife Mabell and children. Chicken als Watson four pound ten He returnel to England prior to 1652 shillings, in my wife's hand is nine with his wife and younger children - and pound, more in the house 20 shillings died there in 1656, as seen by the will in commodities, in all makes nine above. Widow Mahell returned later with score pounds. her children, and Nov. 21, 1660, marrieil Mark of WM. READ. (2) Henry Sommers, Sr,, of Watertown, Witness WILLIAM CUTTER whom she survived. (See her will, page 11.) the mark of THOMAS GrnsoN. She died in 1690, aged 85. Ancillary administration on vVilliam Re:id's estate was taken out Feb. 17, 1661-2· "ADMSTRACION." (Middx. Reg. Prob., vol.1, p. 281.) "Oliver, Lord Protector of the Com Will of son George, yeoman, dated 1697, onwealth of England, Scotland and probated 1706, Middx. Reg. Probates. For Ireland or the Dominions thereto Be- son Ralph's will, see Reade Record No. VI. THE READE RECORD 5 [ W.ICKFORD READES -- by George A. 7aylor.] l'H REE READE SIS'f ERS MARGARET -- ELIZABETH -- MARTHA These three sisters settled in New of Wenham; m. (2d) 1678, Zerubbabel, England, married eminent men, and left second son of Gov. John Endicott; died issue that have made American history. December 7, 1716, leaving issue by first They were daughters of EDMUND READE marriage. Mary, daughter of Elizabeth of Wickford, Essex County, England. Reade and John Winthrop, died young. Being Reades of ancient lineage, it is Lucy, daughter of Elizabeth Reade and fitting that some account of them should John Winthrop, born Jan. 28, 1640, and find a place in the annals of the READE married, 1660, Major Edward Palmer SOCIETY, which will doubtless prove of of New London, and died Nov. 24, 1676 interest to their many descendants in without issue. Margaret, daughter of Ameriqi., though not of the name. Elizabeth Reade and John Winthrop, One of their brothers was the well born 1646, married, 1665, John Corwin known Colonel Thomas Reade, of Wick of Salem; died Nov 30, 1711, leaving ford, Eng., and Salem, Mass., in 1630, issue. Jfartha, daughter of Elizabeth ( of whom later). He returned to Eng Reade and John Winthrop, third wife land prior to 1642 and died there, leav of Hon. Richard Wharton of Boston; ing no descendants in America. died Sept, 27, 1712; had two daughters. OF THESE THREE SISTERS Anne, daughter of Elizabeth Reade and I. MARGARET married John Lake and John Winthrop, second wife of Hon. came with him to New England. She John Richards of Boston; married was sometime of New London, Conn., Sept. 1, 1692, died without issue June and later of Ipswich, Mass., where she 27, 1704. Jolm Winthrop, eldest son died in 1672. They had one ~on, John of Elizabeth Reade and John Winthrop Lake, and two daughters, Hannah and surnamed Fitz John, born at Ipswich, Martha. Mass., March 14, 1638. Captain in Hannah married Capt. John Gallup, army of General Monk. Later in ser of Stonington, Conn., killed in action vice of Connecticut. Major-General with the Indians, Dec. 19, 1675, and commandingexpeditionagainst Canada, left issue. 1690. Agent at Court of William and Martha married, 1647, Thomas Mary. Governor of Connecticut, 1697- Harris, of Mass.,who died in 1687, leav 1707. Died at Boston, Nov. 27, 1707. ing issue. He married Elizabeth, daughter of George Tongue of New London. She II. ELIZABETH (sister of above Mar was born October 20, 1653, and died garet) was born at Wickford, County of April 25, 1731. They had only child, Essex, England, in 1617. She was the Mary, who married, 1701, Colonel John second wife of JOHN WINTHROP, JR., Livingstone, eldest son of Robert Liv Governor of Connecticut; died N ovem ingstone, and left no issue. Waitstill, ber 24, 1672, and had the following second son of Elizab. Reade and John children; Winthrop, born at Boston,Feb.27,1642. Elizabeth, born July 24, 1636; mar Chief Justice of Massachusetts and ried (1st) 1658, Rev. Antipas Newman Major-General of the provincial Forces. 6 THE READE RECORD Died at Boston, Nov. 7, 1717, aged 75. Symonds and was his second wife. He had a son John and a daughter They were married about 1637 and Anne, who survived him, married and came to New England. She died 1662. left issue. He also had three sons and Samuel Symonds was fourth son of a daughter who died young. All his Richard Symonds of Great Y eldam, children were by his first wife, Mary, County Essex. England, and later of the daughter of Hon. William Browne, Ipswich, Mass, 1637. Deputy-Governor of Salem, Mass. She died in Boston, of Massachusetts, 1678-79. MARTHA June 14, 1690, aged 34. Reade and Samuel Symonds bad three II£· MARTHA, daughter of Edmund daughters and one son: 11-:fartha, who Reade of Wickford, County of Essex; married (1st) John Denison(2d) Richard England, and sister of Thomas Reade, Martyn of Portsmouth, N.H., and died married( 1st) Daniel Eppes of Kent and 1684, leaving issue by both husbands. London, 1621, and left three children Ruth, who married, 1659. Rev. John by this marriage, as follows : Daniel Emerson, and died, 1702, leaving issue. Eppes, who married, 1664, Elizabeth Priscilla, born 1638, married, 1672, Symonds, his step-sister, and died leav Thomas Baker of Topsfield, Mass., had ing issue. Elizabeth Eppes who mar six children, died 17 34. Samuel, son ried Peter Duncan of Glpucester, Mass. of Martha Reade and Samuel Symonds, She died in 1662. MARTHA, daughter Harvard College, 1663, died unmarried, of Edmund Reade and sister of Colonel 1669~ Thomas Reade married ( 2d) Samuel EDMUND READE OF WICKFORD, Gent. COUNTY OF ESSEX, ENGLAND, 15'63-1623 By Alanson H. Reed EDMUND READE, baptized May 23, Symonds. He died April 3, 1659, and 1563. Will, November 20, 1623. Bur. was buried in Birchanger Chancel. He Dec. 1 following, at Wickford. married Anne, daughter and heir of He married ( 1) Thomasine, daughter Thomas Aleyn of lcklingham, County of Thomas Wallenger of Chelmsford. Suffolk and later of Braughin, County Buried there Dec. 7, following. Herts., who made will, Arch. London, He married ( 2) Elizabeth, daughter Essex and Herts, October 21, 1633. of Thomas Cooke of Pebmarsh, County They had issue: Aleyn Reade, citi Essex, whose will, P.C.C. 94, Dale is zen and merchant tailor of London. dated August 30, 1621. Will P.P.C. 116 King, March 21, 1678, By wife Elizabeth he had two sons proved Dec. 3, 1679. Had Great and named Edmund, both of whom died Little Annys in Wickford. He married young. Katherine, daughter of Richard Cuth bert of London. Jane and Elizabeth, Three daughters ( the above-named devisees of their grandfather Aleyn, sisters, Margaret, Elizabeth and Mar died unmarried. Anne, married (1st) tha), and three sons, viz.; to Henry Clarke and ( 2d) to Ed ward I. WILLIAM of Birchanger, Co.Essex, Hickes, Dr. of Divinity. Gent. Will P.P.C. 345 Pell, in which he names sisters Winthrop, Lake and II. SAMUEL, second son of Edmund THE READE RECORD 7 Reade, a physician of Bishops Stortford, of Aleyn Read, March 30, 1683. Living Co. Herts, 1643. Died apparently in 1714. ( Of Col. Thomas Reade later). 1659. Edmund Reade's widow, Elizabeth, III. Thomas, third son, of Wickford, married ( 2d) Hugh Peter the well-known Gent., and of Salem, Mass., in 1630. soldier preacher of Cromwell's army, He returned to England prior to 1642. sometime pastor at Salem, Massachu Colonel in the Parliamentary Army and setts; executed as a regicide, 1660. She Governor of Stirling Castle, Scotland. administered Edmund's estate, 1623-4. Will proved, London, Nov. 6, 1662. He married Priscilla, daughter of [NOTE.-Hugh Peter and his ancestors never John Banks of Maidstone, and had signed their name "Peters." His brother, Rev. issue, six children, all born in England. Thomas, of Saybrook, Connecticut, did spell it in the latter form, and the· probate of the Among them Samuel Read of London, will of another brother shows the spelling merchant. Kinsman and final executor "Peeters."-G. A. Taylor.j ISAAC READ, RECTOR OF WRABNESS ESSEX COUNTY. ENGLAND The oprn10n has been held that this tree-with sardonic pleasure it seemed man was a· son of Thomas Read of to some of the victims, especially those Colchester, carpenter, who as the rec astride of a limb that left them no ords show had a son Isaac who studied definite place for nativity in England. at Corpus Christi College in 1651, arid But now occasion requires that he saw Gouville and Caius College in 1652, off a limb on his own genealogical at Cambridge University, England, hav tree, in that recent investigations have ing been formerly a scholar in the proved that Rector Isaac Read of Royal Grammar· School in Colchester. Wrabness does not belong to the Col But there seems to be no record of his chester ( Essex Co.), England, Read taking a final college degree, nor, in family of which Thomas, the carpenter, fact, other information concerning was a member. him until .mention is made of him and In a publication by the Oxford Uni his wife ( name unknown) in his versity, "THE AL UMIN, OxoN: 1500- father's will in 1665 (see Reade Record 1714 '' pub. 1887, (p. 1239), may be No. X.). The writer in his account of found the following statement: the "Sudbury Read Family," published in the Reade Record No. XII, accepted Read, Isaac, Gent; Pembroke this opinion, as will be seen therein. Coll.; Matriculated, I650; B.A. But then a question seemed to be 22, I653; Student of Gray's Inn, raised by reason of the strict rule of I650 ( as s. John, City of London, the Church of England that required Merchant); Rector of Wrabness, a college degree for entry to its minis Essex, I66I. See Foster's Gray's try; and the further fact that appar Inn Reg. and Foster's Index Eccl. antly Thomas of Colchester was of Mr. Foster is one of the most reliable that Puritan party predominant in genealogical authorities in England, that town, and that his son Isaac and the entry at Oxford and his state matriculated at Cambndge, the head ment above must be conclusive in that quarters for education of the Puritan the rector Isaac Read of Wrabness was ministry. a son of John Read, a merchant in the Now, the Secretary has had occasion City of London, and not of Thomas in some cases to "saw off a Jim b," so Read, the carpenter, at Colchester. to speak, from someone's genealogical ALANSON H. REED 8 T H E R E A D E R E CO R D WILL OF JOHN REDE OF LYME, CONNECTICUT--1732 By George S, Stewart I,*JoNATHAN REDE of Lyme, in the pounds to be put out to Interest afMr County of New London and Colony of my decease, until he comes to the age Connecticut, being weak in body but in of twenty one years old, and my will is my rite mind and memory, Do make that my executors set my said son this my last Will and Testament, in Christopher to scoule one year and manner and form as followeth : aftr that to be bound out to a trade. Imprimis: I commit my body to the And I do appoint my Loving wife dust to be decently buried at the dis and my son Benjamin Reed and my cretion of my exectuors, and my sole I son John Reed to be Executors to this commit to God that gave it and as to my Last will and Testament and I do my outward estate, I do dispose of as order all my children to be kinde to in manner and form folToweth : thare mother and support her in her Item: I give to my Loving wife Deb old age. orah Rede all my movable estate and Signed, sealed and published this ye House and Improvement of that 21st day of November, in the year farm I bought of Thomas Clarke com 1732. his monly called the Hope Yarde During (Signed) JOHN O REED (Seal) her natural life. mark Item: I give to my son Benjamin In presents of us, Samuel Tiffany, Rede the farm th~t he now lives on in -John Chapman,-Nath. Matson. fee simple, provided that he pays to my Dafter Jeane the sum of Twenty Recorded in the 6th Book of Wills for New pounds when she cums to be eighteen London District, folio 163, Aug. 6th, 1734. years old. Pr. RICHD CHRISTOPHER, Clerk. I tern : I give to my son John Rede the farm that I bought of Thomas STATE OF l,QN NECTICUT l Clarke in fee simply, Provided he pays County of New London, f ss. to my son Christopher ye sum of fifty I, Charles E. Hickey, Clerk of the Court of pounds in money when he cums to the Probate, within and for New London, in said age of twenty one years of age. County of New London, and keeper of the Rec ords and seal hereof, hereby certify that the Item : I give to my son Jonathan paper hereto annexed is a true and complete Rede the sum of sixty pounds in money, copy of the will of John Rede (Reed) as appears to be paid by my Executors after my of record in the records of this Court. decease. In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed seal of said Court, Item: I give to my son George Rede on t1tis 7th day of April, A.D. 1921. the sum of sixty pounds in money to be (SEAL) CHARLES E. HICKEY, Clerk. paid after my decease. Item: I give to Dafter Mary Griffen CoMMENT.-John Reed2 of Lyme, Connecti twenty pounds in money to be paid by cut, b. Apr. 11th, 1674, Kittery, Me., was the my Executors after my decease, to bye only son of John1 of York County, Me., 1661, her houssel goods which is all that I by wife Mary. The father was killerl by the intend she shall have for her portion Indians at Salmon Falls in 1690. Ancestor of with what she has had already. the Lyme, Conn., Reeds. (Reade List No. 26, Item: I give to my son Christopher The "History of the Reade Family," 1861, Rede ten pounds in money to be p. 461, gives a short account of this family, paid to him by my Executors when beginning with one "Enoch Reed of Lyme, he comes to the age of twenty one Conn., who was a Colonel in the war of the years old, and I order the said ten Revolution." He was really a Captain. * Misprint; should be JOHN REDE. THE READE RECORD 9 EPISCOPALIANS IN COLONIAL TIMES On Sunday, Aug. 8, 1921, a Pilgrim -and the Puritans proceeded to build anniversary service was held at the Boston on his old domain. In thi.s Cathedral Church of St. Paul ( Episco work at a later date the Episcopalians pal) Boston, an outdoor service by the did valiant service. choir being an enjoyable feature. "A multitude of members of the Epis The sermon was delivered by Rev. Dr. copal Church aided in settling New Edward T. Sullivan of Trinity Church, England. The Episcopal Church has Newton Center. He spoke on the been the spiritual home of many of early history of New England and other those who founded the Nation. It was sections of the country, and eulogized an Episcopal Church, the Old North the simple, steadfast virtues of our fore Church, which flashed the lights which fathers, both in Virginia and Plymouth commenced the Revolutionary War. and in the Massachusetts Bay Colony: Two Episcopalians, Robert Newman ''The work they did stands out in the and John Pulling, placed the Ian terns memory of the country. It is our duty as directed by Paul Revere. It was an to hand down to our successors unim Episcopalian, Patrick Henry, who said paired the Pilgrim ideals, principles and those famous words 'Give me liberty, beliefs in the sovereignty of God and the or give me death.' n:eed for public and private devotion." "The Episcopal Church was the nurs Then with pardonable pride, in the ery of patriots, and gave a long roll of history of his own denomination, he illustrious names to the cause of Ameri spoke of the early Episcopalians. can liberty. Washington, Hamilton, Madison, Jefferson and Marshall, called ·'r mean to tell you particularly to the founders of America, were all night about some Episcopalians who Episcopalians. Of the 56 signers of were numbered among the early settlers the Declaration of Independence 36 and patriots of the United States. were Episcopalians, and of the signers "The first to locate on the peninsula of the constitution two - thirds were afterward called Boston was the Rev. Episcopalians. William Blackstone; a Church of Eng "And let us not forget that four out land clergyman. He bought from the of five of these founders of America Indians that section of the country came from Virginia; the fifth was born which they called Shawmut and he in the West Indies. The first free Gov named Trimount or Tremont because ernment in this country was set up in of three hills, Beacon Hill, Copp's Hill an Episcopal Church in Jamestown,Va., and Fort Hill. in 1619. "Mr. Blackstone became known as the "The population of the Middle and hermit of Shawmut. He pastured his Southern Atlantic Colonies had in it a cows on what is now known as the very large element of Episcopalian or Common, and lived in a Paradise on Church of England members. earth. It was his clear, sparkling "When the Mayflower dropped ancho spring of water that induced the Puri the three great prmciples -represen ta tans to move over to the peninsula, on tive government, universal suffrage and his kindly invitation. His abode was trial by jury-had been incorporated in upon the western slope of Beacon Hill. the Jamestown Plantation. It was a "But the hermit soon found the pres Virginian, Captain John Smith, who ence of neighbors not to his liking. named Plymouth, the Charles River, Controversies arose and he sold his and Cape Ann. His maps were in great estate for £150, all the Puritans posession of the Pilgrims when they would pay, and moved to Rhode Island, left England." 10 'tHE Ri•:ADE RECORD CHRISTOPH ER READ 1672-1696 ' BOSTON - CAMBRIDGE~ DUNSTABLE By G. A. Taylor (Reade List No. 31) It would appear from copy of depo Lovewell, Thomas Lund, Robert Par sition made by CHRISTOPHER READ 27 ris, Obadiah Perry, Robert Proctor, Apr., 1689, that the year of his birth CHRISTOPHER READ, John Sollendine, was about 1640, as in the case of Hill Christopher Temple, Edward Tyng, v. Oppinson ~ Suffolk Co. Fi.les) he is Jonathan Tyng, Robert Usher, Daniel said to be 40 years of age. In 1672 he and John Waldo, Samuel Warner, was a tanner, of Boston, and the same Thomas Weld, Joseph Wheeler, and year witnessed the will of Elizh Brig Samuel Whiting, son of the Rev. John ham, He was taxed in 1674 and, Whiting of Billerica." ( Mason). presumably, in other years. His wife, On July 23, 1689, CHRISTOPHER .KATHERINE, was admitted to the Old READ joined with John Blanchard, John South Church in 1673. In 1674 he Lovewell, Robert Parris and Samuel removed to Cambridge, and, the same Whiting in a petition to the Governor year he bought a homestead there. He and Council and Company of Repre was chosen a constable of Cambridge sentatives then assembled at Boston Nov. 12, 1677, collector January 13, asking for men to help, garrison the 1678-9, surveyor November 12, 1683, town against the Indians. tithingman March 17, 1683-4. He sold Again, on July 31, 1689, the same his homestead in Cambridge June 20, parties petition in behalf of Samuel 1685, and the same year removed to Addams, owner of a corn mill, "without Dunstable, where he and John Love the use of which mill the Towne can well, Sr., were tanners. not subsist and therefore we doe in treat If his residence in Dunstable was your honors to allow such a number of brief, his name is firmly written into the men as may be able to secure it." early annals of the settlement. He was During the trying times of King a selectman and was appointed on William's War CHRISTOPHER READ many committees. removed from Dunstable to Boston, "In 1674 settlements were begun along where he died, 1696. Administration the margin of Salmon Brook which of his estate was granted to his widow, afforded fish in abundance and consid KATHERINE, Sept. 3, 1696 (Suff. Co. erable motive-power, and were extended Probates), and in the inventory of his southwards down that stream and along estate was .a house and land in Dun the right bank of the Merrimack river. stable, under mortgage to Peter Town A garrison house was soon erected, and of Cambridge. invited by the rich alluvial soil, the In l 710, on the petition of ELIZA· heavy timber growth, and the liberal BETH [READ] WHITING of Dunstable, policy of the proprietors, the tide of the only child of CitRISTOPHER READ, emigration set in rapidly to the new deceased, Col. Joseph Varnum of Dra and hopeful town. cut was appointed administrator to sell "It numbered soon among its actual two hundred acres of land in Dracut, inhabitants John Acres, John, William belonging to the estate of "the late and Samuel Beale, John Blanchard, An CHRISTOPHER READ," drew Cook, Isaac, John and Thomas KATHERINE, widow of CHRISTOPHER Cummings, Henry Farwell, Samuel READ, married ( 2d) William Green of French, John and Sam'l Gould, Joseph Groton. The intention of marriage was Hassell, John, John Jr,, and Joseph published in Boston Nov. 19, 1696. THI£ READE RECORD 11 In 1710 she was "deceased." (Whipple) Lane. They lived in Bil ELIZABETH, the only child of CHRIS lerica, where she clied April 1, 1731. TOPHER READ, married in Dunstable, They had six children. January 27, 1686-87, Samuel Whiting, IV. Leonard, born Aug. 12, 1693. who was son of Rev. Samuel and Dorc:ts Probably settled in Connecticut. (Chester) Whiting of Billerica. She V. Joseph, born Dec. 14. 1695. married (2d), 1717, Wm. Patterson. Probably settled in Connecticut. The children of Samuel and ELIZA VI. Mary, b. Jan. 1, 1701; m. June BETH ( Read J Whiting were : 4, 17 35, her cousin Oliver Whiting, b. I. Samuel, born Oct. 22, 1687, March 29,1691, son of Oliver and Anna II. Elizabeth, born April 26, 1889 ; ( Danforth) Whiting, of Billerica. married Dec.19, 1710, Rev. Samuel Rug VI(. Dorcas, b. 1703; m. Dec. 30, gles, son of Samuel and Martha ( Wood 1725, Rev. Benj. Ruggles, a son of bridge) Ruggles of Roxbury. He was Samuel and Martha (Woodbridge) pastor at Billerica. She died July 29, Ruggles. He was pastor at Middle 1727. They had eight children. boro, now Lakeville, when he was or III. Catherine, born June 10, 1691; dained, Nov. 17, 1723, m. Dec. 31, 1714, John Lane, born Oct. VIII. John, born March 11, 1706; 20, 1691, son of John and Suzann ah died before 1718. WILL OF MABELL READ-SUMMERS OF WOBURN --1689-90 Middlesex Probate June 17, 1690. (See Page 4.) Reade List No. 4 IN YE NAME OF GOD, AMEN. I, Daughter in Law, Hannah Read wife MABELL SUMMERS, Relict of Henry to my Son George Read that would Sommers, late of Woburn in ye County after my decease if liveing give some of Middx in theire Maj ties Teritory and what of my cloathing to my own Daugh Dominion of New England, being ters such and so much as she shall see through God's goodness of sound under meat, and I do here by Revoke all standing and memorie, yet through long former Wills of mine anJ this onley to weakness of body, do find that my dis be in force, makeing my loveing Sonne solution cannot be far off and though I George Read sole executor of this my have made a Will or Wills Sometime will who hath for neere this five years, since, yet by reason of my continuance shewed his filial care of and for me, longer in this world then I could have and doth still say, that dureing my con Expected whereby my necessary pro tinuance in this World according to his vision for myself by my order given ability he will provide for me. Where by me to my Son George Read hath fore Dear Children live in Love and Expended the considerablest part of Peace together, that ye God of love and what Estate I then was possessed of. Peace may be with you. And so I com Wherefore, resigning my. Soul & body mitt you into ye hands of our good God into ye hands of my Dear Redeemer, who hath promised never to leave or my body to be decently enterred at ye forsake those that put theire trust in discretion of my Executor, and as for him. And in testimonie that this is my that of temporall Estate that at my de last Will and testament I do hereunto cease shall be in my possession, or due set my hand and seal this 22d of J anu- unto me from others, I do bestow ye ary, 1689-90. The mark of whole thereof to my loveing Son George MABELL (0) SUMMERS Read to him and to his heires forever, and a SEAL Excepting five shillings a peice to my Signed, Sealed and Delivered in ye loveing Sonnes and Daughters then prsence of us, WILLIAM SIMMES, SAML. living. Further desiring my loveing BLOGETT, .Senr., JosEPH WRIGHT, Senr, A.H. R. 12 THE READE RECORD U:be 1Rea~e 1Recor~ THE SECRETARY SAYS Single Copies, One Dollar -- That he is pleased that another Valu:! lies in the Content Record is finished and on its way. -- That our members should take note Published by of the unusual amount of printed matter THE READE SOCIETY sent them this year --- 32 pages in Records For Genealogical Research Nos. A and XIII, and a title page for bind ing in book form. -- That the Society had no account in the Record of its organization in 1904, nor of the first three meetings, in 1904, 1905 and 1906 To supply this deficien~y the extra Reade Record, No. A, is now printed. -- That Record No. XIII viith its 24- pages is the largest yet issued. It is inten ded to show by its size, contents and style what our members should receive each year, or semi-annually if funds permitted. -- That the Society did not advance its dues during the World War, nor the price of HENRY B. REED, President, its fine membership certificate. Auburndale, Mass. --That at present it does not seem ad HELEN LEAH READ, Vice-President, visable to advance the Society dues. Riverbank Court, Cambridge, Mass. -- That with the greatly increased cost CHARLES F. READ, Treasurer, of paper, composition, presswork, and other Old State House, Boston, Mass. expenses, it has been impossible to print ALANSON H. REED, SecretRry, Records of this size, owing to our small Old State House, Boston, Mass. membership and dues of one dollar per year. GEORGE S. STEWART, Genealogist, --That it simply printed the best Langdon Ave., Watertown, Mass. Record it could with the funds in hanu and sent them to our members. -- That we believe our members desire ANNUAL MEETINGS the best and are willing to pay for it. Seventeen Annual Meetings of the Reade -- That therefore, regardless of ex Society have been held in Massachusetts. pense, we have printed the Nos. A and XIII Records in the belief that our mem• YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN bers --- life or annual--- will be willing to contribute a dollar or such other EUm as Membership fee, one dollar per year, or they think best, as a free gift, with which to $10 for a Life membership, exempt from pay the increased cost of printing and to dues, should be sent to CHARLES F. READ, carry on the work of the Society in issuing Treasurer, Old State House, Boston, Mass. the next Record, No. XIV. Can be sent in postage stamps when desired. ~ Let it ever be remembered that the --That he would be pleased to have an READE RECORD is mailed only to members expression of opinion from the members whose dues have been paid. The Society is regarding the above statements. limited in its printing by its income. -- That it should be remembered that the officers of the Society receive no pay for FILES OF THE READE RECORD their work, but gladly give their time and labor, and often their means as well. Everv member should own and bind a complete set of these valuable little papers, -- That if members will bring the So No one can safely write of the family ances ciety to the notice of those unaware· of its tral lines without consulting them. \Ve can existence, many new members will be se furnish at present Nos. I, IV, VI, VII. cured and great aid thereby given. VIII, IX, X, XI, XII, XIII. Our stock of --That regarding CoATs OF ARMS, there Nos. II, III and V is exhausted, but we is no one Read-Reed-Reid (however the intend to reprint them as soon as the funds name is spelled) Coat that covers the entire of the Society permit. You aid yourself, ,ind family of that name. And this statement assist the Society in printing other numbers applies to all other families, whatever their by buying those we can supply now. Later name. A grant of arms is usually made to you may not be able to get them, Discount one man only for some service rendered the n prices made to our members. King or the Government, and only the THE READE RECORD 13 reappearing in our columns the name of our genealogist, Mr. George S. Stewart. -- That Mr. Stewart was recently ap pointed Secretary of the Massachusetts Sons of the American Revolution --- a high honor. -- That in this Record appear articles by a new contributor, Mr. George A. Taylor, a reliable genealogist who has spent some ten years in England delving among its old records, and wLo is familiar with all the sources from which genealogical information may be had there. --·That Mr. Taylor takes great interest in the genealogies of our Southern States, often difficult on account of the Civil War. THE PROFESSIONAL GENEALOGIST Those who follow genealogy as a business, accepting pay for their services, would Miss HELEN LEAH RF.ED deserve commiseration, were it not that the Vice-President. Lineage as follows: fascination of its pursuit repays its followers John1 Reed, Kittery, MP., 1671. in a measure for what it lacks in financial 2 gain, which generally is not more than a John , Lyme, Conn. (Seep. 8.) Samuel3, b. 1709. Horton, N.S., 1760. meager living, at best. Duncan4 , b. 1747. New Horton, N.B., 1783. What, then, is the fascination? The 5 Guilford , b. Feb. 16, 1787.; See Eatons's writer takes it to be the same that a detec Granville Bevil6, b. 1612. His_tory of Kinls tive experiences in his business---the same Guilford Shaw7, b. 1837. county, N. ~- that the puhlic experiences in reading de· Helen Leah8, Graduate Radcliffe College. tective stories --- the same that a boy ex An authoress of note. periences when he chases a rabbit bobbing up and down through a bramble patch; now he sees it, now it is out of sight -- but the boy grantee and· his heirs are ent~tled to use it. is everlastingly bound to get it, cost what it Certainly not others, even of the same sur will. And so that elusive ancestor which name. In ignorance of this fact, in the early the genealogist seeks must be made to days of our Society it was using a coat to ''show up,'' whatever the trouble in finding wliich it had no right. which was not ap him, and the pursuit is interesting and proved by our members when known. That exciting at times. coat was promptly disc,,rded. The world stands ready to share the -- It will be seen by reference to the results. Gladly it will accept the informa copy of our Charter on the last page, that tion the genealogist can give. But just COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS grants to here is the rub! The world as a whole does the READE Soc!ETY the right to adopt Arms not care to pay for the information. It for its own use and that of its members. seems to think it should be ladled out as freely as the soup at a charity kitchen. The -- That the Coat ot Arms emblazoned world forgets the genealogist must live, the on our Certificate of Membersl ip was adop same as other folks. That what he knows ted at the first meeting under the Charter, is his stock in trade, the same as a doctor, a and is issued under the same power as that lawyer, or a lecturer. That what he can tell of any other sovereign State or Govern in five lines of print may have cost him weeks ment. (See Reade Record Nos. VI., VIII. or months of search. and X.) The public who are able to pay should be --That the picture of "Young Mr. just and give the small gratuity that is Reed aud his big fiddle,'' as bis friends usually charged with a free spirit that jokingly call it, was taken last August to renders it of double value. Yet your true prove, with the verse, that he has other genealogist is the most generous of souls hobbies than genealogy. when dealing with those who lack the finan cial ability to pay, but wish so ardently "to -- That he hopes publication in the know.'' Often he has had experience of Record at their request will not prove to that himself, and he contributes largely of our members that he has ''brass enough to his hard-won knowledge. But the general make a copper kettle.'' public should not expect something for --That our readers will gladly note nothing. 14 THE READE RECORD THOMAS READ OF BOSTON, 1652-- [1654--1659] "THE WITNESS" Reade List No, 18 By Alanson H. Reed The following depositions m the goodman Bigfield Jett goe his hould and the case of Archibald Henderson, in the other two men haveing hold of his haire year 1652, are found in the "Massachu drew him to the ground, upon which Mr. setts Archives" (Vol. B 38, Doc. 73-93): Henderson rose upp enraged and strucke the men & the rest near him ; then said the "The testament of THOMAS READ, aged Constable carry him away. Mr. Henderson about 22 yeares: This Deponent saith that strove with them and they dragged him Mr. Henderson coming to his chamber and foath of the house, both the said men and calling for a light, presently came the con the constable by his haire as farr as the stable with three men more, and followed sign post and scuffling they fell down and him, and Goodman Thomas coming forth some tymes Mr. Henderson was under the and finding the Constable with his hand on men that strove with him ; then this Mr. Henderson's shonlder, and two others Depnt haveing assisted, the Constable holding faste by the haire of his heade, he desired him again to assist him ; saith this ofered to be bound for him, forth coming, deponant to him I cannot assist you for I but the Constable not much regardi'ng his am afraid the man will die, and I know not offer, the other forth with pulled Mr. at whose hands his blood will be required; Henderson on the ground ; he springing to then they dragged him as far as the Pumpe, defend himself, they tooke and dragged and he lay as a dead man; saith this depo him out of the Dore, this Deponent gave the nent I pray you deale not hardly with him, Constable strike. to dragg like a dogge but let him be carried ; Taken upon oath the second of the sixth there is help enough; and this deponent month, 1652, before me, WILLM HIBBINS. took one legge to help carry him but soe This is a_ true coppie of the Deposition of THOMAS READ, compared with the original many as were sufficient .laid hold of him by EDWARD RAWSON, Recorder." beside, and let him goe, and soe they car ried him to prisson and this deponent fol ''The testimony of EvAN THOMAS being lowed immediately after him, and there they sworne, he saith: That in the last day of left him lying in the prisson as a dead man. the weeke at night as they had newe supt, Taken upon oath the second of the sixt his wife called him & said husband Mr. monthe, 1652, before me, WILLM HIBB!l\S. Henderson is come in and the constable This is a true coppie of the Disposition of EvAN THOMAS, compand with the original after him, pray yon come quickly; with by EDWARD RAWSON, Recorder." that he tooke a candle and went and found Mr. Henderson standing upright in the "GEORGE MUNINGS testifieth concerning hall and goodman Bigfield gribing him fast Mr. Henderson that ye constable Goodman by one shoulder, and George ·way and Bigfield with others brought Mr. Henderson George Pearse holding him by the haire to the prison where he was locked up untill of the heade; then saith this deponent the morning being in the common prison what is the matter gentlemen? saith good & being at that tyme in bed. In the morn man Bigfield this man is Drunke; why saith ing I going in found him quaking with this Deponent he hath neither eat nor colde his waistcoate torn with one sleeve off dranke in my house today-but if you please his shirt torn to the waste hiis body in some I wilbe his securety and see him forth com pts naked being beaten in some partes of ing in tyme fitting; but he doth not remem his body ... so that I being greeved to see ber that goodman Bigfield gave him any him such a condition tooke him into my answer; then he took hold of Mr. Hender house, " etc. son and said, pray you leave him to me and taken upon oath the 22d 8th m. 1652 by I will rule him well enough ; with that INCREASE NOWELL. 'rHE REAi)E RECORD is COMMENT. water," and in this class also was W iliiam Hudson, Jr., who had so much to do with Without doubt all the town of Boston was the affairs of Thomas Read ''of the Inven agog with talk and excitement the next tory'' and who owned the Castle Tavern, cor morning when the news of the encounter ner of the present Washington and Elm Sts. spread about. Not a newspaper then ex The house or inn of Evan Thomas was just isted, nor, in fact, until fifty years later. around the corner on Ilanover Street. Not "Broadsides," or hanclbills, as called now, far away, at the corner of the present North were the m TO MY 'CELLO Come sit upon my lap, my 'cello, Well done f And now a dainty dance, Whilst thee and I commune alone. As when the elves and fairies sport Thou art a jealous mistress, love, In sylvan moonlit glades, unseen, Aud hard thy given tasks indeed, Or -noble lords and ladies proud Since in thy service ente,ed I. Do tread the stately menuet. What now! Across thy strings I draw Oh, then, in song exultant soar, My bow; as if in torture set To reach the very gates of Heaven Thou dost complain and groan and grumble, And bid St. Peter ope his blinking eyes, As one possessed of spirits wild, Whilst angels cluster at the port And false thy notes fall on my ear. And still their harps in sweet surprise. Ah, thou jade ! Thus thinkest thou? Hark! Hark! Again the God of War My bow insistent---rough and rude? Loud calls old earth to battles dire ! Now gently it carEsses thee; Sound all your strings --- your grandest strains, So murmur, sigh, or softly sing, For tramping feet that march today As lovers do, with ardent tongue. In Freedom's name, with Freedom's flag. Right gvod I I love thee still, sweetheart, Thou comely wench, despite my chains, A.H.REED THE READE RECORD 17 THE READ NAME By G. A. Taylor British authorities, in discussing the "That see is not more reed than origin of the S"1rname Read, under its another see; but in some places thereof various spellings, give several explana is the gravelle reed; and therefore men. tions, the most common of which seems clepen it the Rede Sea.'' to be that our Reeds - Reids - Reads Anderson, a Scottish authority gives are forms of the old " rede " or red. the spelling Reid as derived from the In early feudal records are found Gaelic word Ruadh, meaning red. Wilham le Red (Mun. Gildhall Lon Barber gives Read as a place name donsiensei), Isabel le Red, Hamo le Red, in Yorkshire and Reed as such in the Amabilla la Rede Un the Hundred County of Suffolk . .Rolls); Roger le Rede ( Calend. Rotul Weekley, adds to this by gi,ing this orum Pat. Lundinensi): and Adam le name as a derivative from such growths Rede (.Rolls of Parliament). Guppy as Broom, Reed, Gorse, Furze, Fern, gives Reade as a rare form, originally etc., and also speaking of Counsell occurring in Cheshire and Berkshire, says, "we may compare Read and Reed Bardsley gives Read, Reade, Reed, among the many origins of which must Reid as a nickname, "the red," a so be included Rede - counsel. briquet given on account of the ruddy "Reed, counsell, considium" ( Prompt. face or the sanguine red complexion of Parv.) Perhaps the most interesting the hair. origin given is that by Prof. H.A. Long In the" Hundred Rolls," date 1273, of Glasgow. " Reid, Read, Rattee. we find in County Norfolk, Goodwin le Radetsky ( marshal and Rato); counsel Rede; in Herefordshire, Roger le Rede; lors all, men who render the ratio - and in Somersetshire, first year Edward reason for what they think, allied to Ill's reign, 1272, according to Kirby's Reichs-rath." "Quest," -- William Red and Robert le "Conrad (ken - to know, and rad - Rede. The Testa de Neville gives counsel) knowing counsellor -- Eubulus Robert le Rede in County Surrey, time - good counsellor." 12l6-1272, Henryl[I to Edward l, and "Tancred ( thank rede) one whose about the same period or a little later ac counsel is received with thanks.'' cording to Fmes Roll, a" Martin le Rede "Ethelred - noble counsellor." et Jacoba uxor ejus," However I think "Rhadegund - warlike counsellor, who that it is almost impossible at this late advises to fight.'' date to say definitely which of these "Alfred - who counsels like an elf or may be diirived not from the complex fairy. Elf - white, connected with Al bis ion but from the meaning "counsellor" - Banshee from bain - white. Alfred as noted in a later part of this article. takes the form of Alva.'' Feudal arms from Heraldic Rolls, Arthur gives Reed and Read from I298-I4r8, give us, perhaps, the earliest "the Saxon Rede - advice, counsel, htt!p authorized arms for any of the name or from the fenny plant, a reed.'' with any certainty. They were borne So, friends, take your choice, by a Suffolk County knight named Rede in the Roll of Henry V I's time ( 1422- 1461) and were "azure, three pheasants Bot.-" Your name, honest gentle (2 and 1) or.''-Arundel Roll. man? Lower repeats about the same thing Peas.-" Peaseblossom," as Bardsley and quotes Chaucer : Bot,-" I pray you, commend me to "·Flowers both white and rede,'' Mistress Squash, your mother, and to and Sir John Maundeville describing Master Peasecod, your father." the Red Sea, says : -Shakespeares' Mid. Night's Dream. 18 THE READE RECORD THOMAS READ OF BOSTON, - [1652]-- 1656--1659 Inventory, Registry Probates, Suffolk Co., Mass. By Alanson H. Reed (Reade List, No, 21) AN INVENTORY OF THE GOODS AND It. One Sword & belt ...... 000.10.00 CHATTELS OF THOMAS READ, LATELY It. A Bed & Goverlid ...... 002.00,00 DECEASED: It. One Cradle, one meale troffe.000.12.00 It. One wheele, 4 s, 3 joyne stooles, Imprimis 9 pewter Plattrs, 3 Basons, ]s 6 d ...... 000.11.06 4 Plates, 6 porringers, 1 Candlesticke, 2 It. one Cloake, a piece of Tamey & a Cassers, 2 drinking Cupps & a pinte Remnant of Cloth ...... 002.15.00 pott, one Salt Cellar, 2 wine Cnpps, one qrt. pott, 1 Chai:nber pott ...... 003.06.06 It. two Wicker Basketts & two boxes ...... 000.05.00 It. 2 Brasse Kettles, 3 brasse skil letts, one brasse pott, one Chafindish, 057 .11.00 a morter & pestele & Candlesticke, in all ...... 004.00.00 Apprized by us whose names are under It. One Iron Kettle, one Iron pott, written: WILL CorroN, WILL ENGLISH, JOHN VIALL. with two pairs of potthooks & a paite 0 of Andirons, .one spit, 2 paire of tongs, 25: 9 mo.: [Nov.] 59. W ILLTAM HunsoN one fyre shovell, one tramell, one fen deposed before ye Court yt this is a true der, a frying pan, one smoothing Iron, lnventory of THOMAS READ'S Estate. in all ...... 002.03.06 -,- It. Tinnen Ware, one Cullender, one THOS. READ'S LIST OF DEBTS Lampe, one pinte pott, 2 pudding pans, one dripping pans, in all ...... 000.08.00 THE AcCOMPT OF THOMAS. READ THAT - It. Earthen ware, 3 basons, one milke LATELY DECEASED: pan, 5 dishes, 2 porringrs, one drink ing pott, a Cupp & 2 Salts & one broad 224. Impris upon Reconing the 1: 11 Earthen Plate, in all ...... 00.10.00 57 [1st. Jan. 1657, as the new year then began in March] ...... 002. 08. 01 It. Hollow ware, one paile, one plat ter, one -laddle; one dish, one voyder 8: 12: 57. Silver Lent since wee Re- & one beere Rundlet ...... 000.07.00 coned ...... 000.08.00 2 doz. of trenchers...... 000.02.00 Mrch. 1, 1658. To Sargt. Cotton for you ...... 001.08.00 It. Seven.\..1:iaires & a smale table, in all ...... 000.18.00 · ditto 17 more to Nath. Renolds for you 15 s 06 d Aprill 3, 58, & exp 16 s It. Bedstead, a paire of Curtaines & 4 d...... 001.12.10 valence, one Rugg, two white blanketts, one feather bed, boulster and pillow, in * * * all ...... 013.05.00 ditto 18 more ½ a Coard of Wood, 3 s 6 d, Exp. 9 d ...... 000.04.03 It. Six paire of sheets ...... 008.06.00 .. * * It. Two diap table Clothes & two August 17. more exp, 5 s 11 d, one Holland Table Clothes ...... 001.18.00 Coard of wood, 7 s 6 d_ ...... 000.10.05 It. Two doz of Linnen napkins.002.04.00 Sept. 2. Silver, 1 s, Exp. 1 s 5 d It. A pcell of Child bed Linnen and ...... 000.02.05 some odd towells ...... 003.03.00 * * * It. Two paire of pillowbers ..... 002.10.00 more by Timothy Prate ...... 000.09.08 more p of Pillowbers ...... 001.03.00 For House Rent to Mr. H ...... 006.00.00 It. A piece of Tuffted Holland & a It. one Coard of wood at twise ... 000.07.06 ffian' s shift...... 000 08. 00 more in the other books ...... 001.06.00 It. One Cubbard Cloth, 5 s, 4 Quish- A year and 10 moneths Dyat for _herself ens, 25 s, in all ...... ,001.10.00 andChil This is a true Coppie taken out of Iaieut. Thus we should expect to find the record Hudson's Books & owned by me. of his marriage, and the births and baptisms MARY READE. Witness 5 John F~rnicide of his children on the Boston Town and City I John Viall Records. But no record of marriage is Left. Will Hudson deposed before the. found, and we only know the name of his !he Court 26: 9 [26 Nov.] 1659, that this pap. wife, MARY, from the "List of Debts" and IS a true Accompt of THOMAS READ'S Debt the following entries in the Boston Town as it stands in his booke with which it hath been compared, that it hath been compared Records (Com. Rep., Vol. 9): that it is a true Accompt wch the Court al: Elizabeth. of Thomas and Mary Reade, lowed of. born 18 April, 1656. Elizabeth, of Thomas and Mary Reade, COMMENT (died) March 17, 1658. Lieutenant WILLIAM HUDSON, JR., was Thomas, of Thomas and Mary Reade, evidently the administrator of Thomas deceased the 11th of May, 1661. Read's estate, but no other papers save But there is one curious conch1sion that this Inventory and List of Debts are now to may be drawn from the statements in the be found in the Suffolk County court files. "List of Debts -- "Impri:::nis, Upon our Hudson was bor·n about 1613, as he deposed Reconing the 1: 11 mo. [16 Jan.] 57"; the 25th Jan., 1675, that he was about 62 years two entries of house rent to Mr. Hanniford, of age (Suff. Court Files), made freeman .one for £6 and the other for £7--£13; the in 1640, a lieutenant in 1654, captain in 1661, entries for varions ''Coardes'' of wood; and and died in 1681. He had a house, garden the additional entry of ''a yeare & 10 and brewhouse, known as CASTLE TAVI,.RN. moneths Dyat for herselfe & childe" (evi located on Conduit St., facing South on the dently the little son Thomas). These all Town Dock, on the corner of what is now show that MARY l{EADE, living in a house Washington anti Elm Sts. I See Savage rented of Mr. Hannaford, was being sup Gen. Diet. and Memorial Hist. Boston. ported by Lieut. Hudson. We take it that Map pp. XIV and XXIII, vol. II.] this was in the interval between the "Recon William Hudson undoubtedly was a firm ing,'' Jan. 16, 1657, and the filing of the List friend to Thomas Read, as is shown by of Debts and Inventory, Nov., 1659. The his becoming security on his bond. Little inference is that THOMAS READ, the hus concerning Read is known, except from this band, was away from home during this Inventory and List of Debts and a few entries time, perhaps on some long military expe on the Boston Town and Church Records. dition or voyage at sea, and by arrangement But that he was of some social standing Lieut. Hudson was to care for his family in is shown by the sword and belt noted in the his absence, and that Read died abroad. inventory, for only a "gentleman" or man Only when the certainty of this event of character and influence in those days came to be known at home was the settle carried side arms. ment of his affairs undertaken. It was The following entry in the Boston Town customary upon the decease of anyone to Records (Corn. Rep., Vol. 2, p. 150) affords make an inventory of their property at once, this information concerning him: and sometimes it was filed even before the 31: 1: 1656 [31st day of Marc:11, 1656] will. Now we do not know the exact date .... Tho: Reade is admitted an inhabi of THOMA-S READ'S death, but from the tant, Lieut. W'illiam Hudson being statement that he was ''lately deceased'' bound in a bond of twenty pourids to secure the town from charge. probably it was not long before the filing of \Vitness my hand." the inventory. A tragedy evidently lies (No signature attached.) behind these meager entries. The writer is convinced that he was iden If our surmise is correct it will be seen tical with that THOMAS READ, "the witness" his daughter Elizabeth died during his ab in 1652, of whom :m account is given in sence, and after· his own death soon came another .column. (See Page 22) 20 THE READE RECORD JOHN RUT AND THE FIRST LETTER WRITTEN IN ENGLISH FROM AMERICA TO ENGLAND With the myriads of letters that daily undoubtedly considered that the coun pass from America to Europe, written tries discovered by Cabot properly _be in the English language, it is of interest longed to him. We learn that in 1525 to note that the year 1927 will be the he endeavored to secure the services of four hundredth anniversary of the first Centurini to conduct an exploratory of such. expedition. Lord Edmund Howard, On John Cabot's return in 1497 from about the same timf' petitioned Wolsley his first voyage, his Bristol partners to employ him upon a similar enterprise. said, "They can bring so many fish that In 1527 he sent out John Rut, a naval this Kingdom ,vill Have no more busi officer,in the"Mary Guilford," a King's ness with Iceland." Cabot sailed again ship. Rut's letter, written to Henry for the New World in 1498, to be fol VIII from the harbor of St. John's, lowed in 1501, 1503, 1504, and 1505 Newfoundland, is the first written news by other expeditions, undoubtedly all from the New World in the English for the purpose of procuring codfish. language. In it he describes his voy While it is a controversial matter, age "to the uttermost of his power,'' there is good evidence for the belief and refers to instructions given him at that Sebastion Cabot and Sir Thomas his departure to seek other islands. It Pert made an extended exploration of would thus appear that this was not a the American seaboard in 1508, with fishing voy«:ge, but had some other the assistance and under the regis of purpose, perhaps exploratory, perhaps the Crown of England. political. In 1521 an expedition was planned There were several other English by Henry VIII and Wolsey, but there vessels upon · the coast the same year, is no word of its ever having sailed. one=of which conveyed Rut's letter to Pope Alexander VI divided the New England, but Hakluyt was unable to World between Spain and Portugal, but obtain any particulars regarding them, it does not appear that Henry VIII to his great annoyance. paid any heed to this division. Henry G. A. TAYLOR. THE READE LIST, 1630-1700 Investigation concerning the immigrants No. 15, Zacheus, of Boston, 1650. Mar of the following numbers on the list has iner on the Unicorn, Capt. Isaac Ading afforded little information, as here noted: ton. Probably a transient. No. 5. William, passenger in the Ex No. 17. John, of New London, Conn. pectation, 1635, from London to the Forfeited his grant. Not identified with Isle of Providence, West Indies. The any other John in the Colonies. records ir, this case have not been at No. 32. Thomas, of Marblehead, Mass. hand to determine wh(lt became of him. See History of Marblehead. A mistake. Should be Thomas Dodd. No. 9. Matthew, servant of Charles Gott, Salem, 1638, Only mention yet found. No. 33. "Michel" was a soldier in the King Philip War, 1771 (Bodge, p. 422). No. 11. Zachary, landowner in Weymouth, Seems to be some confusion of names. Mass., 1643-4. This should be Zachary Doubtful of its being a Read name. Rhodes, not Reade. An examination of the Reade Record, No. 12. Benjamin, of Duxbury, Mass. Nos. I to XIII, will show that most of the Mentioned in a list of those able to bear other numbers on the list have been com arms, in 1643. Plymouth Colony Rec mented upon. Those still remaining will ords. Only mention yet found. be taken up later. A. H. R. MEMBERSHIP ROLLS 21 BRIGHTMAN, Mrss EVA ST. C. Fall River HONORARY BRUMMER, MRS. MARY A. C. Lisbon, N. H. READ, COM. ALBERT C. Washington, D. C. BURNS, HARRY L. Eveleth, Minn. READ, ARTHUR W. Leicester, Eng. CARSON, MRS. RACHEL F. Knoxville, Tenn. READE, ALEYN L. Liverpool, Eng. CHAMPION, WILLIAM J. Boston *REED, REUBEN L. Late of So. Acton, Mass. CLARKE, ARTHUR F. Brookline, Mass. CLARKE, MISS HELEN G. Brookline, Mass. COOPER, MRS. CAROLINE S. Minneapolis, Minn. LIFE COPELAND, Mrss MARIA A. Round Hill, Va. CORRY, CHARLES R. ,vashington, D. C. ANDREWS, Mas. ELLA REF.D New York. N. Y. CRANE, ,Josr-nJA E. N. Brirlgewater, Mass. BINFORD, Mas. MARCIA REED Roxbnry, Me. CROSS, MRS. JOHN A. Providence, R. I. f'oonnrcH. Mns. ELLA R. H'lrtford, C•mn. CROSS, REV. ROSELLE T. Twinsburg, Ohio HODGES, l\fTss l\iARY A. Foxhoro, l\faRR. DEANE, Mrss BERTHA L. Taunton, Mass. LAnKrn. MRS. FRANCES H. Buffalo, N. Y. DODD, REV. HENRY M. Clinton, N. Y. LEFFERTS, MARSHALL C. New York, N. Y. DURGIN, DR. E. II. Cupertino, Calif. MARDEN, Mas. HARRIET A. R. The Dalles, Or. ELWELL, MRS. CYNTHIA R. So. Weymouth MCNICOL, Mas. BERNICE E. R. ES'rEY, Mas. LALLA R. Denver, Colo. Jewett Citv, Conn. FARR, !\las. VIRGINIA REED Los Angeles, Calif. MORSE, WILLARD S. New York, N. Y. ll-,IELD, .J. HOWARD Brockton, :Mass. MORSS, MRS. ETHEL R Boston l!'LETCHER, MISS GRACE G. Boston MORTON, J\Tns FLORENCE E. R. Worcester FLETCHER, HARRY G. West Somerville, Mass. READ, CHARLF.S F. Boston FOOTE, Mas. EMMA B. Scranton, Pa. READ, Mrss CLARA A. New Bedforrl, Mass. GEER, Mrss NETTIE R. New London Conn. RmAD, EnMUND S. "-rashine:ton, D. C. GIPSON,· MRS. JEANETTE R. Crawfordsvii'le, Ind. RmAD, Mrns ELLA H. New Perlforrl. Mass. HALLETT, FRANK T. New York, N. Y. RroAn, FRANKLYN F., 2nd Pittsfielrl, l\fass. HALLETT, MISS SARAH N. Providence, R. I. READ, Gr,onaE B. Blooming-ton, Ills. HARMAN, MRS. ELIZABETH R. Jacksonville, Fla. READ, GEORGE W. Taunton, Mass. JACKSON, MRS. MARY A. R. East Orange, N. J. KEAD, JAMES A. Arlington, N. J. JOHNSON, ALFRED Brookline, Mass. READ, JOSEPH Sum1nerside, P. E. J. KELLY, GEonGE R. Boston READ, JOSEPH E. .bJrie, B. C. KroRN, MRS. CATHERINE R. Washington, D. C. READ, J. PAULDING Newark, N. J. KIMBALL, Mrss HELEN F. Brookline, Mass. *READ, DR. JOSHUA ,v. Late of Newark, N. J. KNEELAND, ~ENJA.I.\UN C. R. \Voburn, :Mass. RE.A.D, .Mus. JGLIET E. Des l\1oines, Iowa LEVINGS.., :MRS. ELIZABETH R. READ, Mrss :\lAlWARET H. New York, N. Y. Rockville Centre, N. Y. READ, NEWBURY F. New York, N. Y. LEWIS, JAMES E. Taunton, Mass. READ, SAMCEL H. New Haven, Conn. LLMPKIN, ::.\Ins. AMELIA F. l\Ien1phis, 'l1enn. *READ, MISS SARAH E. Late of Boston J\IAll~HALL, MISS ADALINE T. York Village, ivie. *llEAD, WILLIAM A. Late of New York, N. Y. MASON, !\Ins. ELIZABETH V. Atlanta, Ga. READE, Miss CHRISTIA l\L Lombard, llls. MEAD, J\IRs. RosE w. Reading, Pa. *READE, EDGAR S. Late of Ottawa, Can. MERROW, MRS. RENA M. Malden, Mass. READE, JOSEPH F. New York, N. Y. Moams, Mas, MARY P. Hartford, Conn. *READE, GEN. PHILIP Late of Boston NOl<'l'ON, MRS. MYRTLE P. \Vest S01nerville REED, ALAKSON H. Wellesley Hills, Mass. PARSONS, MRS. MARY A. R. Avon Lake, Ohio RIDI'JD, ALAN SO~ L. Biltu10re, ~. c. PECKHAM, MRS. ELEANOR G. s. REED, CHARLES W. Boston Colorado Springs REED, EDGAR ,vorcester, l\Iass-. PE'l'TEE, J\IItS. GEORGIAKA E. R Brookline REED, l\Irss ELLEN A. New I-Iaven, Conn. l'HES!..;O'l"l'_. 1Hrss CLARA F. Lawrence, l\lass. REED, L'l'. Co3L GIDOllGE H. Gt. Harrington PRESTON, :\J:Rs. ANTOINETTE R. Norwich, Conn REED, HORATIO M. New York, N. Y. PROUTY, MRS. J\IARY A.. Boston *REED, REV. JAMES Late of Boston RAYMOND, DANIEL V. New York, N. Y. Rm1m, DR. JAons I-I. Chelsea, Mass. RmAD, ...4--NDREW J. Boston REED, J A:\IES R. Pasadena, Calif. RDAD, MRS. BEHTHA C. F. Fall River, Mass. RElilD, Jon~ E. Erie, Pa. R'1AD, CHARLES A. Manchester, J\Iass. REED, JOHN s. Boston READ, CLARENCE F. Wellsville, N. Y. REED, ]\!ARION B. Lowell, J\Iass. READ, Mrss EDITH B. Brookline, Mass. REED, MISS MARY s. Boise, Iclaho READ, EDWARD n-L St. Lonis, ~Io. REED, ROBERT C. Boston READ, ELBFJRT A.. Shenandoah, I o,va REED, MISS TEMPERANCE P. READ, ERNEST C. Fall River, J\lass. Pelham Manor, N. Y. READ, GEono:m R. New York, N. Y. *REED, VVILLIAM B. Late of New York, N. Y. READ., GEN. GEORGE ,v. RIDED, \VILLIA:i.\I E. Kew York, K. Y. Fort Benjamin Harrison, Ind. RmED, Dit. WILLIAM E. Washingtonville, N. Y. READ, HAROLD C. Wellesley Hills, Mass. REED, \VILLI.Al\I T. Boston READ, HENRY C., JR. Cambridge, l\ilass. ROBINSON, :\iRS. GRACE R. New York, N. Y. READ, CAPT. HERNANDO M. Lexington, Ky. SAUGENT, ALLAN C. Graniteville, J\Iass. READ, Mas. JESSIE B. Portland, Or. SERGEL, CHARLES I-1. Chicago, Ills. READ, J. PHILIP Jack8onville, Ina. S1'0REY, HAMPTON L. Altadena, Calif. IhJAO, MISS MARGARET Port Elgin, N. )". ,V ARR]l]N. J\IRS. GRACE R. Cambridge, Mass. READ, Miss MARY E. Brooklyn, N. Y. WATERThIAN, J\IRS. LEWIS A. Providence, R. I. READ, MELBOGRKE S. Hamilton, N. Y. WELLS, WELLINGTON Boston READ, REV. wALTElt GEORGE Brighton, :\lass. WILLIAMS, RT. REV. G. MOTT Annapolis, Md. READE, B. CLINTON St. John, N. B. REAOFJ, JOSIAH T. Lombard, Ills. •Deceased READE, VINCENT ST. P. Charlestown, J\Iass. REED, ALBER1' A. Boulder, Colo. ANNUAL REED, ALBERT A. Winchester, Mass. ADAMS, J\1rss SARAH R. Brighton, Mass. ]{EED, ALBERT J\L Albany, N. Y. AKIN, Mas. EMMA R. New York, N. Y, REED, ALICE F. Biltmore, N. C. ALLEY, JOHN S. Pelham, N. Y. REED, ALONZO B. Poston ATWOOD, JOSHUA Boston REED, Mrss ANNA W. Cambridge, Mass. BAMFORD, MRS. ELEANOR M. ,Vilkes-Barre, Pa. REED, CHARLES DANA Des Moines, Iowa BANKHAGE, MRS. ALICE D. Danville, Ills. REED_, CHARLES F\ Somerville, lVIass. BANKHAG1'_, HILMAN R. Danville, Ills. REED, CHARLES II. Maplewood, N. J_ BISHOP, MRS. EMMA A. Cadillac, Mich. REED, CHARLES K. Worcester, Mass. BLACKMER, Mas. CATHERINE REED, CHESTER N. West Newton, Mass. Tufts College, Mass. REED, CLARENCE D. Whitman, Mass. BLANCHARD, JOHN S. C. So. Weymouth, Mass. REED, EDWARD D. Buffalo, N, Y. BLANCHARD, MISS MARY L. So. Weymouth, Mass. REED, EDWARD M. Wellesley Hills, Mass. BLANCHARD, MISS SUSANNA R. So. Weymouth REED, EDWARD T. Albany, N. Y. 22 THE READE RECORD REED, MRS. ELLA C. Boise, Idaho REED, REV. SETH Flint, Mich. REED, MRS. EMILY P. Boston REED, HON. \V ARREK A. Brockton, Mass. REED, ERVIN E. Monticello, Iowa REED, THOMAS J. Canandaigua, N. Y. REED, EUGENE vV. No. Brookfield, Mass. REED, PROF. ,VILLIAM HOWELL Roxbury, Mass. REED, DR. FLOYD 0. Yonkers, N. Y. REED, MRs. JULIA L. A. So. Weymouth. Mass. REED, FRANCIS B. East Weymouth, Mass. REED, \VILLIAM N. P. New York, N. Y. REED, FRANK J. New York, N. Y. RE;m, WILLIAM R. New Brunswick, N. J. REillD, FRED L. Cohasset, Mass. REID, Miss M. CHRISTINE New York, N. Y. REED, GEORGE A. Montpelier, Vt. REID, ROBIE L. Vancouver, B. C. REED, GEoRGE ,v. Roanoke. Va. REID, RoBERT N. Springfield, ).fass. REED, REV. GEORGE H. Concord, N. H. REED, WILLIAM E. New York, N. Y. REED, GEORGE M. Keene, N. H. RIDEOUT, Mus. FRANCES R. Sausalito, Calif. REED, GEORGE w. Roanoke, Va. ROBINSON, Mus. GEORGIANA F. REED, HAROLD F. Brookline, Mass. Bloomington, Ills. REED, HARRY L. Auburn, N. Y. RooT, Mus. HATTIE E. Burlingtorn, Vt. REED, Mrss HELEN LEAH Cambridge, Mass. RUSSELL, MISS H. PltISCILLA Arlington, ),lass. REED, HEKRY B. Boston RUSSELL, MRS. LOUISA S. Arlington, Mass. REED, JOHN H. Amenia, No. Dak. SHERWIN, ~fRS. ANNA B. Atlantic, :Mass. RJ;JED, JOHN ,v., JR. Benton Harbor, Mich. SIMPSON, REV. HENRY J. Pontiac, Mich. RIDED, JOHN W., 3d Benton Harbor, Mich. SOPER, Mus. EMMA P. Charlestown, N. H. REED, Mrss JULIA I. Cleveland,. Ohio STEVEKS, MRS. SARA R. Portland, Me. REED, J. RUSSELL Boston STEWART, GEORGE S. Watertown, Ma.ss. REED, Mrss LILLIAN Washington, D. C. STOWELL, Mus. CHARLES H. Lowell, Mass. RIDED, MISS MAE I. Columbus, Ohio TAYLOR, GEORGE A. Boston, Mass. REED, Mus. MARGARET E. Boston TAYLOI<, RAYMOND Weston, Vt. REED, Mils. M.A11Y D., White Plains. N. Y. TUTTLE, MRS. HELEN R. Syracuse, N. Y. REED, MONTGOMERY Boston WASHBURN, MRS. GRACE B. Brookline, Mass. REED, HoN. MORRIS A. St. Joseph, Mo. WATERMAN, MRS. JESSIE Los Angeles, Calif. REED, PHILIP L. Dedham, Mass. w ATRES, Mns EFFIE J. H. Scranton, Pa. REED, RALPH D. Manchester, N. H. WEBB, MRS. ELLEN R. Scituate, Mass. REED, RICHARD H. New York, N. Y. WILLETTS, MRS. IRENE E. Chicago, Ills. REED, SAMUEL B. ·Boston WRIGHT, HON. RILEY E. Baltimore, M THOMAS READ OF BOSTON and her second, Thomas Matson, was not until some time prior to the following entry (Conc!udedfrom Page I9) in the 1st Church records : that of hi$ little son Thomas, thus extin "Ann, dau. of Thomas Matson, bapt. guishing all chance of descendants being the17th·day, 11 mo. :Februaryj, 1668." left to bear their name to posterity in the new world. What became of them? THOMAS AND MARY MATSON Your Secretary states that owing to the The widow, Mary, soon after Read's de fact that Thomas Read and wife Mary left cease in 1659, married again as will be seen no descen Number XIV. BOSTON, MASS,. U.S.A. · Oct., 1921 .. Oct., 1922 'fHE READE SOCIETY FOR GENEALOGICAL RESEARCM ORGANIZED 1904 INCORl?ORATED t!lt4 Our Country is in Danger! Sinister forces -- red, alien, All true Amenc,uzs must and traitorous A met z'can - "Rally 'round t!,e Flag-" are at work to destroy our and wlzat it stands _/or--- Constitutlon, our Supteme Court and our Government Liberty Under Law! Our inheritance .from tlze .hzt/1crs must be tJaus.n-2itted intact to our children and grandchildren to tl1e last ,1,-eneration. The Eighteenth A11nual Meeting of the Reade Socir.ty was held in Kimball Hall, New England Historic-Genealogical Society, 9 Ashburton Place, Boston, October 25, 192 I, according to notice. The President, Henry B. Reed, presided, and called the meet ing to order, and m,de a short address of welcome to the men1bers. The rep'.lrt of the Treasurer was then read and approved, and a copv orde reel sent to each member. The Secretary'~ report was then read and approved. It showed a membership of 225, the largest in the existence of the Society, but urged the importance of a much larger one, so that its work might be inc-eased. No report ,n.'., made by the Executive Committee, to whom the matters of change in the coat ot a1·ms and giving prizes to increase the mernbe1·ship were submitted, and their fur• ther c,.Jnsicleration was discontinued. The election of officers 1va:S then, in order. For names of those who will serve the ensui11g year, see page r ~. The speakers 11 ho had been expected to ddiver f,irrnal ad dresses having sent word of unavoidable absence, informal remarks, humorous, wittv, wise a11d othen,·i~.e, were made bv different mem bers, followed by a social hour and the serving of {-efreshmcnts. At the close of the meeting all joined in singing "America." Tlw Society then adjourned until the next annual meeting, in October, 1922. ALANSO:'J H. RE.ED, Old Si:ate House Secrcta1y Boston, Massachusetts 29 October, 1921. 2 T.H E R EA D E REC O R D CONTRIBUTIONS, Nov. 1, 1921--- Nov. 1, 1922 FREE GIFT FUND ALBERT A. REHD...... 1.00 MARSHAL C. LEFFERTS...... $11.75 Winchester, Mass. New York City MISS MARGARET H:. READ ..... 1.00 EDMUND S. READ ...... 10.00 New York City Washington, D. C. JOHN W. REED, 3d...... 1.00 ALANSON H. REED ...... 10.00 Benton Harbor, Mich, Boston, Maes. CHARLES F. REED ...... 1.00 GEORGI, WINDLE Rl'>ED ...... 6.00 Somerville, l\Jass. Maj.-Gen. U.S.A. MRS. BERTHA C. F. READ...... 1.00 Columbus Barracks, Ohio Fall River, Mass. JAMES H. REED, D.M.D...... 5.50 R. L. RHED ...... 1.00 Bo:ston, Mass. Vancouver, B. C. .A •.• WILl,IAM READ ...... 5.00 HHRNANDO M. READ...... 1.00 Leiicester, England Lexington, Virginia GEORGI\ H. READ ...... 5.00 WILLIAM T. REED ...... 1.00 Great Barrington, Mass East Lynn, Mass. WILLIAM E, REI\D ...... 5.00 ALONZO B. REED...... 1.00 New York City Boston, Mass. MRS. CAROLINE S. COOPER . . . . 5.00 J. E. REED...... 1.00 Minneapolis, Minnesota Erie, Penn. JOSI\PH EDGAR READ-...... 5.00 HAROLD F. REED ...... 1.00 Erie, B.C., Canada Brookline, Mass. IDA C. FRAZHE ...... 1.00 HARRY G. FLETCHER...... 5.00 Leominster, Mass. West Somerville, Mass. E. M. RHED ...... 1.00 :E\LLA HOWARD REED...... 5.00 Wellesley Hills, Mass. New Bedford, Mass. VIRGINIA REED FARR...... 1.00 NEWBURY FROST READ ...... 5.00 Los Angeles, California New York City JAMES A. READ...... 1.00 MRS. ELLA REED ANDREWS .... 5.00 Arlington, New Jersey New York City MRS. VICTOR H. ROBERTS. 1.00 G-EORGE WALDO READ...... 5.00 Grand Rapids, Mich. Tm:inton, Mass. DANIEL V. lZAYl\IOND...... 1.00 MISS IRENE E. WILLHTTS . . . . 5.00 New York: City Chicago, Illinois MISS CLARA FRANCES PRESCOTT 1.00 CHARLES READ CORIW ...... 5.00 Lawrence, lVIass. Washington, D.C. MARY A. C. BRUMMER.... 1.00 Lisburn, N.H. FLOYD 0. REED, M.D, ...... 5.00 Yonkers, N.Y. MISS ELLEN A. REED..... 1.00 ::lS"ew Haveu, Conn. ALLEN C:. SARGENT...... 5.00 Graniteville :Miss. MRS. CHARLES K. REHD. 1.00 1 \Vorcester, :Mass. MRS. F. R. BAUKHAGE ...... 4.50 MRS. HLIZ. REED LHVINGS. 1.00 Danville, Illinois New York City. Cll,ARENCE F. READ...... 2.00 J. PAULDING RHAD...... 1.00 Wellsville, N. Y. Newark, N.J. MONTGOMERY REED ...... 2.00 MRS. J. E. ROBINSON,...... 1.00 Boston, Mass. Bloomington, Ill. MRS. VICTOR A. BIMPORD-..... 2.00 MRS. G. C. PRESTON . . . . LOO I'oxbury, Maine Norwich, Conn. MIS.S EVA St. C. BRIGHTMAN . . 2.00 MRS. ELBANOR M. BAMFORD. 1.00 Fall: River, Mass. Wilkes.Barre, Penn. .)l5j. 7 5 MISS LII,LIAN REED...... 1.50 ADVERTISING Washington, D. C. EDMUl'-'- --"'-AD ...... ,...... $10.00 RS. HELEN R. M. TUTTLE.. 1.50 Washington. D.C. Syracuse, N. Y. GHORGE W. RHED ...... 1.00 RESEARCH Boston, Mass. ALANSON H. REED...... :;'50.00 HAll.IPTON STORY...... 1.00 lExpended in search of Ips\vich, Salem, Altad.ena, California Marblehead, and other records.) -- Total contributions .. • ...... $215.76 THE READE RECORD REEDS OF MARBLEHEAD ESSEX COUNTY, MASSACHUSETTS By Alanson H. Reed THE FOLLOWING NAMES AP them or their decendants. The relations between them have been very difficult to PEAR ON THE RECORDS understand. ln the 75 vols. of the New England Register, not half a page of in Ko. I-EDWARD' R1:Ao, Fisherman b. 1611 formation will be iound, in Savage little --1614 (deposed) Wife Margaret (-). or nothing and the "Hist. Reed Fam." pub. 1861, some 6 pages only, which con No. II-SAMUEL' REEDE (or Redd as usual tain so many gross errors (as explained ly written in :V[hd. Records) b. abt. in another column) that the account is 1635-40 (estimate) (1) wife Wilmot Yery n1isleading. It is for these reasons (Condey); (2) wife Jane (Stacey). that so 111uch space has been given in this No. III--RrcHARD' REED, Fisherman b. Record, No. XIV, to the ''Reeds of :-Iar 1632 (deposed) wife Esther (James) blehead." The recent investigation for prob. deceased before 1690. your Secretary of the original records at Salem. :s!arblehead ancl Ipswich by :\fr. IssuE-Samuel. Richard, Benjamin. C. A. Tavlor has afforded much new in M. (2) Prudence Hicks of Boston. formation-, which is now in part placed before the Society, in addition to what is IssuE Prudence, b. abt. 16' , who alreadv known from other sources. But m. (11 Patrick Swenton 17 July 1715 it sho~1ld be understood that the Secre mhd. m. (2) Samuel Hide, 7 Jan. 1722, tary takes sole responsibility for the sbte Boston m. (3) William Gray 11 Nov. ntents concerning relationship in the pre 1728, Boston. ceeding table. As far as possible in the No. IV-SAMUEL' REED, Innkeeper b. ht articles following these have been backed Oct., 1661. (1) wife Abigail (Rowland) hy documentary evidence. \'\lhere that (2) wife Mary (Bridges). Son of Rich is lacking, after careful study and elimin• ard III. ation, he has not hesitated to make in ductions giving his reasons for the same. No. V-RrcHARD' REED-son Richard III b. abt 1663-65, d. abt. 1698. Wife Sarah (Sandin) m. 17 July 1690. KINSHIP A--(Prob.) Jeremiah" b. abt. May, 1691. Regardin;o- EDWARD READ I. and his re Wife Abigail (White) m. Jan. 15, 1712- lation to the others in the table above 13. not a single item of information has been found that proves kinship. That his name B-"Richard' son Sara bp. May 22, 1692" does not occur among later generations -(Mhd. Rec.) (wife Sarah (Sandin) in :\farblchead seems to confirm non-re Shem. (2) Thomas Twisden, June, 1699, lation. Nor is there evidence that he left ancl signed herself 'Widow Twisclen in clccendants. 1707.) Ko original signature of his. has so No. VI-BENJAMIN' REED, b. abt. 1665-7 far been found, so we are unable to say (estimate) estate settled in 1700 by his how he would have written it. The Town brother Samuel IV. Prob. unmd. Son Clerks and others in their entrys spelled of Richard III. it as suited their own fancv~Read or Reade. EDWARD was the first oi the name in ~Iarblehead & that Samuel' & Richard' THE SECRETARY SAYS: came so soon after may indicate, despite lack . -- That he has long been interested of evidence, that there was some distant kin ship for the settlement then was a very tn the immigrants of the Read or Reed name (however spelled) that settled in small one. (he a1;1cient Town of MARBLEHEAD. Very Cimtimted on page six. Pages fou1 and five llttle mdeed has been printed concerning .ritou!d be read as a continuation of p. z5. 4 THE READE RECORD RICHARD READ AND PRUDENCE HICKS MARRIAGE CONTRACT RECORDED 1691, 18th August Salem Registry 1 This indenture v urnde ye seaventh day of other ye ' .. Satnuel, ' w:i:th all their mastsv Augnst Anno Domini one thousand six sailes ... &c ... now lying in Marblehead hun,fred ninety and one, R. Regis et Regina Harbour ... together with all his stock of Guliel Gul.ielmi et :VI aria nunc Angliae, &c., sheep, goods, chattels, cattle, &c. Tertio -- Between Richard Read of Marble To HAVE AND TO Henn ... (by) ye ,iaid head in ye Countie of Essex In New Eng David Harris and William Hall . , . to and land Marinr or ye one part, and David for ye nse ... hereafter ... e>::presed and Harris and \Villiecm Hall of Boston in ye limited ... Conntie of Suffolke in New England mar THAT rs TO SAYE, from and immediately riners on the other part vVitnesseth : that ye after the consumation of ye aforesd marriage said Richard Read :for and in consideration between sd Richard Read and the said Prn- of a marriage cont:ract already agreed upon dence Hicks, unto ... ye use ... of ye sd by Gods Grace shortly to be solemnized Richard Read & Prudence ... during the between ye aforesaid Richard Read & term of ye said Richard Read and after Prudence Hicks of Boston ... spinster, and ye decease ·of said Richard Read if she the· for ye future good and in testimonie of ye sc1 Prudence survive him then ye· one half singular lo,·e ... which he hath ... unto part of all ye above granted -· - prearnes to ye 5d Prudence. and for ye co1nfortable main-· rernain to ye ... use ... of ye sd Prudence tenance o'.f ye sd Prudence if the sd. nrnfriage for and during the tearm of her natural life doe take effect and she happen to survive and after ye decease of the sd Prudence, then the said Richard Read and for ... CON v,:v-- to ye use .... of the children of the sd Rich ING of all . ,. . the Dwe'l!ing houses lands .. . ard Read (and) the said Prudence ... ~nd and goods ... hereinafter mentioned ... to the sonnes of ye sd Richard Read, namely, said David Norris and William Hall ... for Samll Read, Richard Read and Benj• Read the sevtral uses ... in & by these ·presents of Marblehead ... in equal parts. And ... mentioned ... and to no other use intent or concerning ye other h~lf ... to ye use of purpose whatsoever. ALL THAT his two such prson s as ye sd Richard Read, by his messnages ... in Marblehead ... in ye pcsent last Will ... or any other wrighting b)· occnpatio:t1 of the said Read ... Also one him subscribed ... shall nominate & ap messnage ... more ... Also two ten acre lotts point, and in default of snch arypoint. Also one 1ten acre: lott ... Also one ten acre ment, to the use of the heirs of ' Richard Lott of land ... Also three acres .•. also Read. another piece of la.nd .•. of two acres ... with IN WITNESS WHrn1coF, ye _,a.rties to these a DwelJing Honse and smiths shop ... (all) in prsents have sett their hand~ and seals ye Marblehead. day & date above written. Also a certain island ... caJJed Catt Island Richard Read & Seale. ... in the Northeast side of Marblehead In presence of us, Harbour ... and w·ithin ye precincts of Mar- Joseph Smith blehead ... containing ... ten acres,. ... more or Samuel Mears less ... Also ... one acre ... with a dwelling Jno. Hill house and stage thereon ... in Mhd. Eletizer Moody, Sec 'try. Also ... three acres ... in Salem ... aforesd. Boston, 17 August, 1691. Richard Read p'snally appearing acknow * * * ledged ye written instrument to bee hi• ac Also ye sd Reed's two shallops, the one and deed before rne, called ye ''Gree11la11d Merchant" and ye Samuel Sewall, Assist. T!!E FEADE RECORD RICHARD REED3 TO CALEB BUFFAM Signe(} .29 Decernfier. 1699, hy Samuel Ree(1 & a Seale. 1698, 27 June Salem Registry .M.ary Keecl & a Seale, Couveys - 11 :.1y moiety or one half p::irt of \\'its : h\O ... peic~s of :1iarsh ... scituate in ye Sam 'l CheeYer South fiel,1 in Salem ... Signed and sealed Jlenj. James 27 day of June, 1698. (Recorcled 28 June, 1698) Ricbard Read & a Seale. Prudence Read & a Seale. SAMUEL REED TO BENJAM[N STACEY Wits: John Cromwell 1709~l0, 31 January Salem Registry John Masco! K:-.:ow ALL \.lEN HY THFSU PKESE~Ts, that Steph Sewall I Samuel Reed of 1>1arblehead l\Ierch't and (Recorded 28 June, 1698) :i\[arv n1v ,vife ... in cousicleration of . , . one \mnclred and thirty ponnds ... paid by PRUDENCE REED, Sr., & PRUDENCE Jr. Benjamin Stacey ... convey o:-ie parcel of Land ... in 1\Iarblehead ... ahout one quar• TO SAMUEL REED, MARINER ter of an acre ... with tbe Dwelling house 169J 29 December Salem Registry ... ,rhich was sometimes our l\Iothers and her !Jaughters, Prudence Reed Sen' and TH1S I.:...-sTRU~tE'iT 1 made betwixt Sarnuel Prudence l\..eed Junr, Hnd the little necessary Reed of ~larblehead, Marriner, sou of house nt~:r adjoini·ng ... bounded," etc. Richard Reed Decease CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS ant of the houses in the neighborhood, ;.:nrl. putting a huge pot of tallo,V over the TJre, Roads says, p. 37, in his History oi Mar would llrop ''hob nails'' into the boiling blehead: '' In the preceeding chapter an fat, firuily believing that the young 11!311 evi MARBLEHEAD The inhabitants of i\farblehead were far from being a religious people, and It is proposed to consider each of thi:se though they supported a religious teacher immigrants in turn but before doing so (Mr. William Walton) and "maintained it seems desirable to give a short account the ordinances" on Sunday, no church of the township or town itself, which is had been formed and there were few a peninsula, jutting boldly out into the ocean (having its settlement on its south church members among them. As a con ern side) situated in the south-eastffn sequence there were no 1nagistrates or corner of Essex County, Mass., sixteen officers in their community, and being at miles northeast of Boston. some distance (3 or 4 miles) from the settlement at Salem they knew no law The township or peninsula is about four save their own will." miles in length from northeast to south (Roads Hist. Mhd.) west and one and one-half to two miles in breadth; on its northern side having So the Great & General Court of the Salem Harbor across which lies the town Colony of the Mass. Bay, ordered Salem of Sakm. To the south is a small pen to elect ''some honest & able man insula rather more than a mile in length • though he be not a freeman" to take the and about a half mile wide, which from oath as constable, and serve at Marble the earliest se::tlement of the town has head, and David Curwin was elected & been known as the "Great Neck," and sworn in for one year. in early days was used mainly as- the j'cow common," for cattle, horse, she:ep THE FISHING INDUSTRY & goat pasturage. It connects with Hie In the early days of the settlement main land by a narrow isthmus. Between doubtless there were few if any vessels these two peninsulas is a beautiful sheet of size to go to the "Grand Banks" and of water about a mile and a half long the fish being plentiful around Marble and a half a mile wide forming one of head coast & in the harbors small sail the most excellent harbors on the New ing vessels and row boats or dones were England coast--Marble Harbor in olden used. days-Marblehead Harbor in these days. Mr. Josiah Cotton, school master thc,e The early town s-ettled in 1628 or 9, in 1703, speaks of the place "being then was a fishing station and seaport of the under decay" and that "the whole town most primitive type. I ts speech, dress ship is not much bigger than a large' customs & trade, its ideal$ in politics farm and very rocky, so they are forct and in religion, or the lack of it, as well to get their living out of the sea, not hav as the almost lack of laws, made it a ing room (land) to confound the fisher community ut·cerly unlike the Puritans. man with the husbandman & so spoil In fact they were not in sympathy with both as they do in some places. It has the Puritan ideals of church or govern a very good harbour which they improve ment. In spirit they were "Church of to the best advantage for Fishing both England" men and Episcopalians. summer & winter.-~And finally is one of the best country places to keep school ''The people were negligent of many of provided a man be firmly fixt in prin the laws of the- Colony and treated others ciples of virtue and religion, which I with contempt: and as laws which were heartily wish were more among the1n in readily obeyed by the Puritans in other the life & power of it" (Roads p. 41.l towns could not be enforced a.mong them, special legisla1:ion was found necessary When the industry became of suffi for their government. cient importance fo send vessels fishing According to the Puritan law, only church on the "Grand Banks" they are described members could become free men and only as follows: free men could vote and hold office in the When the industry expanded into fish Colony. ing on the (!Grand Banks'' "the vessels THE READE RECORD were somewhat clun1sy in appe~rance, served, but one \Vas inflexible. Every especially when compared with the beau man was expected to eat with a iork or tiful lines of the Burgess Model. They a spoon, and putting the fingers or hand were very high & bluff in the bow, in the pan was strictly forbidden. while the stern was high, made so by a An old Marblehead skipper, Capt. half deck which was built forward enough Thomas J. Peach, who sailed to the to take in the main mast. Three sails Banks for fifty years, making eight-five only were carried, the jib, foresail and voyages gave the following as the ''i:1enu" main sail. No stay sail was carried. for the several days in the week. There was a top mast but it was never Sunday-Breakfast, fat cakes, chocolate and used for carrying sail. The vessels av baked halibut; dinner, stewed beans with eraged from sixty-eight to ninety-eight tea; supper, baked halibut with tea & tons burden, & were built more for crackers. safety than for speed, so that as a rule J\fonday--Breakfast, baked halibut; dinner, they were good sea boats, but not very baked halibut; baked halibut with tea & crackers. fast sailers. The interior of these ves sels was as crude as the exterior was un Tuesday-The same as on Monday. lovely to the eye. A large brick fire place vVeclnesday-Breakfast, muddled tongues; occupied the after part of the forecastle dinner, baked halibut; supper, baked halibut. and in a large iron pot, suspended by a Thursday-Breakfast, baked halibut; d;n crane over a fire of wood, the food for ner, corned beef, flour pudding ,vith mo the crew was cooked. It did not require lasses sauce, and baked potatoes; supper, much culinary art to prepare the meals cold corned beef, potatoes & tea. of the seven or eight men who made up Friday-Breakfast, baked halibut; dinner, a crew. Twice a year, in the spring and haddock chowder; supper, baked halibut. in the autumn, they made their trips to Saturday-Breakfast, baked halibut; dinner, the Banks, remaining from three to four corned fish and potatoes; supper, minced months each trip and subsisting principal fish, a "Stir" pudding and rice chocolate. ly upon fish, which at nearly every meal A system of perfect equality prevailed formed the chief article of diet. Each on board the vessels. No one received man, except the skipper, took his turn as wages. Each man was entitled to share in cook, during the voyage, and as a result the profits of the voyage and all were the difference in the quality of the cook equally interested in obtaining as large a ing varied the monotony of life from day •' fair" as possible. to clay. Three-eights of the profits after deducting They were not much troubled about the expenses of the "great general" ,vent to table etiquette, those robust & hearty the owners of the vessel. fishermen of long ago. \,Vhen a meal The "great general" consisted of about was ready to serve, the large iron pot one hundred & fifty hogsheads of salt, used was taken from its place over the fire, in packing the fish; twelve barrels of mack and placed on the floor in the center of erel used for bait; twenty-eight pounds of the forecastle. The food was dipped out candles, and ten tons of ballast to be u,ed into a large tin pan, and this· was placed in case the nssel shipped a sea & the salt on the pot. became wet. The crew shared besides, in Around the pan the crew gathered each the expenses of the "small general"' of 1d1ich helping himself and eating directly from there were three and one-half cords of the pan. Occasionally when the "Mess" wood, one barrel of flour, two barrels of happened to be chowder or stewed beans, pork, one-half barrel cif beef. six bushels the most fastidious among them dipped of potatoes, ten pounds of tea, twenty-five a portion in a mug, but as a rule all pounds of rice, and eighteen pounds of hands were content with the facilities pro chocolate. In addition each man carried on vided by the single pan. his own account one hundred & twenty-five There were but few rules to be ob-- pounds of hard bread, twenty-one pounds of 8 THE READE RECORD sugar, from two to three gallons of rnolasses, was utilized by the fishermen for washing and the honks and lines necessary for his out. The schooner was brought as near the share of the work. The fishin,r was done shore as possible and "a pound0 ~a square from the vessel. Dory and trawl fishing box-like structure composed of joist pbced had not then been adopted by the Yankee several inches apart on the sides & bottom fishermen, and were confined to the French so as to allow the water free access--was men who almost swarmed the Banks. Each lashed to the sides. Into this receptacle the man had his own Station when at the lines. fish, which had been salted and packed in ... The fish were hauled in on deck, be the hold of the vessel, were first pitched headed, split, packed in the hold and covered by those on board. Two. members oi the with salt, when the vessel was loaded, or crew, somet.mcs more shod in leather boots as the fishermen expressed it "the salt was reaching to the knees. and with heavy woolen wet"-somctimes before, if fish ·\vere scarce mittens on their hands stood in the pound --Sail was set for the homeward run. The and washed the salt from the fish. fish were counted by the thousand, a good The pound was more commonly used fare averaging from twenty to twenty-five ... where the shore was rocky and the men thousand. There were times when an abun could not easily stand in the water on the dance of fish on the Banks enabled a fortu, beach to do the work. [Otherwise] "the nate schooner to home thirty thousand but fish were pitched from the vessels into not often. Then when the fare had been dories and taken to the beach, where the cured and a purchaser found, the fishermen men stood in the water and performed the reaped the monetary reward of their labor. work of washing out the salt. After being But it was not great. Fortunate indeed washed the fish were placed in wagons on were they whe,.1 the total receipts for the shore and carted to the fish fences where two trips aver<,ge three hundred dollars a they were cured. man. Oftener it was two hundred & fifty. The fish fences-"flakes" as they were This was increased to a slight extent by a sometimes called- covered [ in the later bounty of four do'lars a ton paid by the years] every available hill and headland on government to all vessels that remained four the mainland, and a portion of the harbor months on the fishing grounds. side of the Neck in the days when the fish In time, during the later day.s of the in- ing industry was at the height of its dustry, fishing from the vessel was aban prosperity. doned, & dory and trawl fishing were intro These fences consisted of large wooden duced. Stoves also replaced the brick fire frames, covered [crosswise] with long nar places; a table hinged to the mast in the row strips of wood, [ the frames] resting forecastle, so arranged as to turn up when upon posts a few ieet from the ground. In not in use, and provided with strips on the later days the frames were so arranged sides to prevent pans from falling off when that they could be tilted so as to take the the vessel w~s rolling, 1vas now used for sun in any part of the day. serving meals; Zlnd life at sea was rendered The work of curing or Making fish as much more comfortable in every way. Es it was called required some skill & constant pecially was t1rls true after mart modern attention. A ftcr the fish had been ,,pre ad method-; of coc.1-:ing- were adopted & regu'lar out on the fences it \Y::l.S necessary to turn cooks hired. them over from time to time to dry them This last inno,;ation was looked upon with to the necessary dc.~Tee of h~rclncss. This contempt by many of the older fishcrrn.en \vurk was usually clone by men hired for who declared that they did not wonder that the purpose under the supen-ision oi the no money con'!cl be made in fishing. when owners. . . . After the work of curing w:1s the crew of "the vessels were fed on pie completed, the fish were stored in ware and cake." houses of which their were many about the {Roads Hist 1Ihd. pp 365--169) shore [ in the later d:iys] and were readily sold to merchants from Boston and else The first fair weather after reaching port where, who often bought the entire fare. THE READE RECORD 9 At times, howeve:r, the 3ales were slow, and the only public conveyance to & from then it was necessary to ship them to for Salem was a ferry-boat which was rowed eign parts for a market. across Salem Harbor as often as there were passengers ,vho desired to cross the [ Roads p. 355] fare being regulated by a town ~L::t~tiIJg as "t\VO pence for the inhabitants oi 1'1ar In 1648 in a list of the Townsmen En blehcad"--Thomas Dixie was required to titled to share in the use of the common keep a boat and an assistant [Road p. 21] lands, 44 in number, the name of Kecd how ever spelled docs not appear so we may 1660-At a town 1Iecting [p. 28 Roads Hist] it was voted that "all these fifteen believe that the immigrant Eow.\RD READ I or sixteen houses built in ?o.larhlehead arrived later. but not long after, as will be before ye year 1660, shall be allowed one seen by the account follo\ving. cow common and a halfct I. 1662-13, Sept he appeared as witness in the case about Richard Rowlands mare ED\YARD READ-1650-1695 and m::ide deposition abo,:e regarding his F1sHER~L\X READ LrsT Xo. 24. O\Vll age- Edward Read ,ms born about 1611-1614 1666-29, Nov. he appeared as witness in according to the following depositions m the case about Richard N urman Sr. and Essex County Court Files : maJe deposition above regarding his o\vn Sept. 13, 1662 he deposed his age as 43 age. ycars-i61.J. Nov. 29, 16C6 he deposed his 167 4 Oct. 7 ;-The town had incceased to a~e as 55-1611. July 1, 1685 he deposed such an extent that there ,verc one hun Im a6c as 73 years-1612. Sept. 24. 1660 in dred and fourteen house holders whose case vs. Diamond, the first mention of the ~ames with their commonage are recorded name oi his wiic ~fargaret is found. Her m the records-which are as follows: maiden nam,.:: is unknown. [in part] 1650 in February in the Quarter Sessions John Roads 1 Cow %t Court Records the following entry is \Villm Beal 1 ·• % found: ·'Alice Peach fined for strikino Thomas Dixie 1 " Edward Reads wife." Alice then 35 year~ y; of age. 'fhis is the first mention m3.de Edw'd Read 1 '' % in any Record so far found, oi Edward llir. Thaddeus Redden 1 Cow & his wiie [cslargaret]. So that it is Richard Read 2 Cow % e,·ident they came to ~farblehead some *To 1nr. Read on Town land Cow. time between 1643 and 1650. Alice Peach tRichard Rith 3 Cows (wiie of John) deposed June 1669, that Samuel Reed 1 Cow she was 5.-J. years of age & so born in Roger Russel 1 Cow 1615. John Peach was one of 24 inhabi John Roads Jr. I Cow tants of .Marblehead in 1637, and promi \Vidow Stacie 1 Cow nent in the affairs of the town. Henry Russell 1 Cow 1654 Nov. 2.2-Att a meeting of the Towns *This is given in Roads Hist. ll!arble men 22d 9 mo. It is agreed that Edward head p. 28 as "Thos." Read: A critical Read shall [have] forten [shillings?] a examination of the original record book year ior his pains to \Varn the TO\Yll and proves it to ha,·e been a misreadinfs of to ring the bell," etc. the words ·'To mr." Read which are so carelessly written that the copyist evi 1655-Lancl of "Dixie [Thomas] and [Ed dently read it "Tom's" and \Yrotc it ward] l{ead" is mentioned -,;alued at "Thos." but it referred to the Rich Read £. 02-0000. in the next line above. The name Thomas l G57·~at a meeting of the Towne csfarch 22 Read does not occur an-vwhere in the 1<,57. It is agreed that Edward Read early .Marblehead records. - shall have forten shillings a year for his paincs to ,varn the Townsmen, to ringe *A horse or mare [counted] as two cows the Bell and to look to the meeting house, two yearling cattel for one cowe, fou; to find nayles for the glass of the win goats or sheep to a cowe. 2 steer or dow; and to be paid out of the Towne bullock of t\vo years ould as a CO\VC •) Rates. t"Rith," later spelled "Reith." Both per 1659-Oct 3. Edward Read with Thomas haps a conception of the name "Rice." Ellis and John Codner appear at Ipswich Court as witnesses on the presentation of 1675-the war between the 1fassachusetts Elias White and Will Wood for striking colonists and the Indians, known as ''King each other in the ferry-boat. At this time Philips War'' broke out." 10 THE READE RECORD EDWARD REAIJI, served in Capt Moseleys Co. Marblehead. That the name Edward does 3, Sept. 1675 at Mt. Hope and also 25. Jan. not appear among the descendants of 1675/6 at Dedham plain (p. 64 & 72, either Richard or Samuel, also points to Badge). "The daring 'atrocitie,;, com the same conclusion. And yet with three mitted by the Indians during this terrible of the Read name, at so early a date, in war were such as to send terror to the so small a settlement, engaged in the same· stoutest heart. occupation as "fisher men" it seems diffi The war began by an attack made by cult to beleive despite the lack of evidence that there was not some relationship. tbe Indians on the town of Swanzea [Bristol County) where after slaughtering SAMUEL REDD II. [1635-40)--1716 the cattle and plundering the houses, Samuel Redd was born about 1635 or 40 thev fired on the inhabitants killing and and married (1) prob. abt. 1655-60 Wil wo;mding several. The troops of the Colony marched immediately to Swanzey, mot Condy, daughter of Samuel & Ann, whose wills are given below-It will be and upon their appearance the Indians noted that neither mention any Redd or fled marking the course of their flight Reed grand children or c!Jild, so it may by burning the buildings and fixing on safely be said that none existed at that poles the hands, scalps and heads of the ·whites. date, 1678----- Samuel' Redd m. (2) 4 Nov. 1692 Jane "Most of the settlements were sur Stacey Sr. Jane Redd bur. Dec. 1, 1715. rounded by thick forrests, and as the Samuel Redd bur. March 31, 1716- Indians lived intermixed with the whites, (Mhd Records) There is no record of the former were acquainted of course issue of either wife. Samuel was a with the dwellings of the latter, and fisherman by occupation we take it. But all the avenues to them: could watch of him Marblehead records contain but their motions, and fall upon them in little information indeed--He seems to their defenseless and unguarded moments. have owned no lands, held no office, en Many were shot dead as they opened gaged in no controversies that brought their doors in the morning; many while him within the action of the law, made at work in the fields, and others while no engagements with the town, nor with traveling to visit their neighbors, or to the townsmen to bring him into notice. It places of worship; their lives were in is probable that he was a fisherman in continual jeopardy; no one could tell the harbor working as a helper in the but that in the next moment he should "flake yards". Curing the fish, or en receive his death shot from his barn, gaged as a seaman in the fishing vessels the thicket or the wayside. Defenseless of others-One item of interest is his villages were suddenly attacked, the signature or mark "S.R." to the will of homes burned and the meri, women and Samuel Condy his Father-in law, but the children killed or carried inl·o Captivity." most important relates to his wife Wil This terrible and bloody war lasted mot (Conely) whose sad fate it was to be three years and ended only at the death accused of being a witch, tried and con of King Phdip. The whites had so dim victed by Court in Salem and executed inished before its close that they began as such by hanging in the year 1690. seriously to apprehend total extinction- (These records have not yet . been ex [ Roads: p. 29) amined but it is hoped to have 1t clone 111 1677--The pavment of nine shillings to time to print results in the No. XV, Edward Re:sd "the ferryma.n is listed." Record.) The ferry was across Salem Bay to the 1678: 27: 4 110: (JuNic) ·wrLL OF S,u! Salem settlement. UEL Co;,;nv ''THE LAST w11.1. & testimony of SAMUELL CoxnY being in his p'fect 1678--He is paid for services rendered at memory the 9th of February 167?. the funeral of Vinson Gallison- Impr: that I doe give my whole estate__ to 1688--He witnessed the will of Joseph my wife AxN during the tC'rm of her hte, Dallaber. ( Essex Co. Records). after my debts are paid, and after the death of my said wife. I give it all to 1696--Edward Reads death is noted in my daughter Ann and her children, _only records of the First Congregational doe I give to my grand daughter Mary, Church of :Marblehead Hester Greens daughter, the cupbard that -But the death of his wife Margaret now i~ in the house, & to Hester Green's does not appear in the :tlfarblehead Vital son Charles, I give thirty shillings when Record~ .. he is about (lower) year es of age (1f he EDWARD READ does not appear to haYe left lives) and to Hester Greene I give one of descendants of record. No record has the pewter dishes that was her Mother's so far been found that indicates his kin Rebecka Condy. and one pewter dish to ship with others of the Read name in my daughter Ann that was htr mothers: THE READE RECORD 11 and I doe make my wife Ann Candy & my To Mr. Jo" Sweet of Boston 00-15-00 daughter ,\nn Salters, my full and whole " Doctor Wells of Salem 01-10-00 executrix for paying all debts & paying " Richard Knot of ::-Iarblehead ll0-15-00 all legacies ; as witness my hand this " John Getchell '' 00- 10-00 9th February !677~; (fower) & (ii he " John Furbush " 00-10-00 _lives) was interlined before the sign- " \Ir. Roads " Linn U0-06-CO mg. " Jo" Waldren of Marblehead 00-04-00 the signe of " \Vhat was laid out in bury- Samuell "Sam" Candy ing Goody Candy 02-03-04. Witness: the marke J of John Brimblecome RICHARD REED~III-1632-1698-!700 Richard Read, John Petherick, F1sHERMA::-1 REED L1sT No. 37 Thomas Trefry \Ve now pass to the consideration of that The mark of Samuell "S.R." Reede RICHARD REED so often mentioned in the John Brimblecome being sick tooke an early town records. It will be noted that oath that this was the will & testament the form of spelling we use is "Reed", be of Samuell Conde: cause in a deed which is printed below he Taken on oath before me & Moses Mav signs his name in that ,vay. But the town erick, June 25. 1678 clerk and others often wrote it 11 Read" and Richard Read gave oath in Court at sometimes "Reade" Salem 29: 4: 78 that he was present with the rest of the witnesses," Etc RICHARD REED was born in 1632. According 1678 :26 .9 MO. (Nov.) WILL of Wm. Arm to a deposition made by him in September CoNDY. This being the last will & tes 1672 when he testified that he was forty tament of ANN CoNDY, being in her right years of age. He died between 1698 & , senses hath given to her sister WIDIET 1700. [ See below] Rm, one great Iron pot, more given to He married (1) ESTHER ]AMES daughter Christian Hooper, one pewter platter and of Erasmus of Marblehead. one pewter platter to her daughter Eliz abeth Hooper, more given to Elizabeth IssUE Tainer twenty shillings in money, more Samuel z b. !st Oct. 1661. m. (1) Abi twenty shillings in money to her daughter gail Rowland (2) :\Iary Bridges. Elizabeth Tainer, more three pewter platers & all her wearing clothes; more Richard' (Estimate) b. abt. 1663-6j ten shillings to Elias Taincr, more ten m. 17 July 1690 Sarah Sandin shillings to Josias Tainer, more ten shil Benjamin' b. abt. 1665-67 (Estimate). lings money to Ann Tainer, more ten Estate settled by brother Samuel above shillings in money to Joana Tainer, more in 1700 ten shillings in money to Thomas Tainer to be pd. when Christopher Hurabell paies Hem. (2) Prudence Hicks of Bosfon. his last pament concerning the house hee 1660 :\[ay 14.-Ann Jarrots deiiYered and bought, more given to John Hooper las assigned all the right titall and interest in money; more to his sonn John Hooper which was the inheritance of her father a pewt,,r cupp; to Elizabeth Tainer a John Russells in this town [:,Iarblehead] brass kettle & a candlestick & a pewter to Richard Read and his heares for ever cupp, and a beaker; to John Hoopers by turninge upp a turfe accordinge to children a pewter po ringer a peece; more law it beinge by estimation two ackers sd. porringer to Sarah Pike: and :Matthew more or less and this was done in the Salter is tu fulfill these & pay the debts" presence of us John Bartoll and John Etc. Peach Senior, townsmen (Signet.) 9th 8 mo. (16) 78 1660-J une 26. Erasmus James dying in SARAH PIKE. testate an inventory of his estate was Witness brought in by his widow Jane James Elizabeth Buere and she was appointed Executrix She was to have the estate as long as she IN INVENTORY-a dwelling house & 2 two remained a . widow, and if she died, it thirds of a gard w!h the p'viledges was to be equally divided between her son 25-00-00 Erasmus and daughter Hester. The debts Small out house - - - 12-00-00 amounted to £19-14s-!Od. Innntory total "To one coat sold to Sara Trevy" 00-08-00 Continued on page foudan 12 THE READE RECORD THE SECRETARY SAYS: Single Copies, One D1:>llar -That he sponsors first-page statements. Value lies in the Content -That he is happy that again he is privi- leged to send our members a new Reade Published by Record-No. XIV. THE READE SOCIETY -That many circumstances have ,lelayed For Ge.nealogicat Re11carch its issue, for ·which he craves pardon, but "all's well that ends well, and here it comes at last. -That he returns his earnest thanks to those Joya] contributors to the Free Gift Fund whose natnes appear on another page. -That it should be noted that this is a 24 page number, set in 8 point, a snialler type, and therefore contains rnore printecl uiatter than any previous Record. -That possibly it may not interest some of our members because lacking information concerning their owu particular ancestors. HENRY B. REED, Presic1ent, -That, nevertheless, this number is of Auburndale, Mass. great value in clearing up obscure: lines of some very early inunigrants hitherto not HELK'f LEAH READ, Vice-President, properly written up. Riverbank Court, Cambridge, 1\Iass. -That elimination often aids the genealo CHARLES F. READ, Treasurer, gist as much as substantiation. Old State House, Boston, ]\Jass. -That it has been the policy of your Sec ALANSON EL REED, Secretary, retary to work out as far as possible the lines Olcl State Hou.se, Boston, Mass. of every original innnigrant who came to GEORGE S. STEWART, Genealogist, America prior to 1700. d. 17 Apr., 1922. Watertown, r.Jass. -That in this wav each line will have a firm foundation for its historian to build on. ANNUAL MEETINGS -That only by these means can the many errors now in circulation be correctE'cl. Eighteen Annual Meetings of the Reade Society have been held in l\fassaclmsetts. -That a comparison of the articles in the Reade Record with the "Hist. of the Reed. Family," pub. 1861, which has bee:i au YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN tl10rity for most genealogists in tracing out the family lines, will show the value of the 1\1etnbership fee, one dollar per year, or work already done. 510 for a Life membership, e:s:empt from -That no genealogical student of the dues, should be sent to CHARLES F. READ, I'reasu.rer, Old State House, Boston, Mass. Reade lines can be sure that his work is correct unless he has examined the Reade Record. ~- Let it e,·er be renaembered that the -That it is quite possible that it is your READE l{F.CORD is n1ailed onlY to members own particular line tbal bas the benefit of whose dues h,we been paid. 'rhe Society is this research. limited in its printing by its income. -That a financial report for the year 15)22 will be sent to each 111e1nber after the annual meeting, Tuesday, Oct. 31, 1922. FILES OF THE READE RECORD -That our members should note the splen Every 1nember should 0,,,11 nncl bit1d a rlid bit of true poetry,'' CREATIO ~, ', page 2·-1-. complete set of these valuable little papers. -That if they wish the services of the No 011e can safely write of tbe fa111ilv ances tral lines without consulting them. ·1ve can Secretarv in other numbers of the Reade J,ecord they should make haste about it, for furnish at present Nos. I, IV, VI, VII, before long in the nature of things he will VIII, IX, X, XI, XII, XIII and XIV. Our be called to fill an engagement to thrum a stock of Nos. II, III and Vis exhausted, bnt we intend to reprint them as soon as the harp above or shovel coal below. Seep. 21. fonds of the Society permit. Yon aid your -That the Secretary has in preparation self, and assist the Society in printing other for publication, "A Speculation Concerning numbers by buying those we can supply now. the Origin of the Rede Family," 1bat will Later you may ::10t be able to get them. Dis surprise and entertain the Kin. l\fore of count in prices ls made to our members. this anon. THE READE RECORD 13 A REQUIEM Oh, Stewart, thou bonnie lad Wi' bluid o Scots that cours'd Thy veins, sair sad bee I That Fate hath calleJ thee hence. Oh, gone thy earnest worde In friendship spoken, the smile That warmed the heart o' rnee And made the claye seem faire. )di haile, ye angels brighte: Gie him the hand that tells O' endless welcome hame - And greet w1' harpe and song, Ob, Goel, graunt Thou my prayer, That Thy transcendant love Now rests on him with Thee; At peace his troubled soule. GEORCE SA\YT.'\' STEWART -A.H. R. Genealogist Reade Society. l,io eage as follows: Dnucan1 Stewart, b. Scotland, 1623. m. Apr., 165-l, Ipe,wich, Mass., ..\.nn Wiuclmrst of WILLS AND BEQUESTS Boston (b. 1647, and d. 9 July, 1729). He It seems to vour Secretary that the- ReRd resided in Rowley, :I\Iass., and d. 30 Aug., Reed-Reid kin- never die; ihat ir they do, 1717, thought to be 100 years of age. they fnil to write ,vills; or if they write Jan1es~, res. Rowley. wills they strangely forget to nrnke e,·en Solomon3, res. Rowley. small bequests to the Reade Socjetv, in Daniel\ res. Salem, Lunenburg, Fitchburg. which they have so much interest. - Amherst', res. Lunenburg, Walpole, N.H., Brownington, Vt. In all its eighteen years' existence, if snch 6 bequests have been 1nac1e your Secrernry Thomas Carlisle , res. Co-ventry, Vt.! Bro.,wn I ington, Vt. has Liiled to hear of them. .He is sure this John Rrighau1i, res. Brownington, Vt., Au lack of bequests is only au o,-ersight on the burndale, Mass, part of our ,yell-to-do n1en1bers. 1'o gr:.arcl GeorgeSawin8, b. ::qewton, 1\Iass., 3 D-Iar .. against such ndstakes in the future, a legal 1870. Res. Auburndale, Concord, Water foru.1 of bequest is given bdo,Y, v;;.·hich any town, and d. 17 Apr., 1922.; m. 3 Mar., n1ember can use when <1nnving up a will. 1897, Alice Heckman, cl.John Frank Jin and And so slrnll ye be held in grntefnl re- Anna W. (Currier) Heckman oi Newton. 1nembrance by nll the kin. Children : Margaret, John Hecktnnn. :Marion and Edward Amherst. '' I J{i-:.·e, dc,·ise, 1ind lh'{_illt'1tl/1 1111/;J t/1e R1•.,\ DE SCKIETY, a ,orpcrati(,n duly existing rnu!~'r t,':e Concerning the late GEORE S. STEWART, it laws of t/u: Co:.D-roNWF.ALTH OF :\1ASS,\CHU· can be said that he was a man of char.1cter, ability, education.•- and a gentle1nan. ·what SETTS, the sum of._ 1nore neerl be said of an v nian ? His demise '\'vas a sad blow to a ,,~ide circle of fri(_'nds and acquaintances. He v;:ill long be ren1cm bered with kindly interest anrl. affection by those fortu11ate enough to know him. His '' REDE HUUSE" work as a genealogist was accurate and E,-er he:nc1 of th:1t? I trow not. It exists therefore trustworthy. His knowlerlge of onlv as a dream in vour Secretarv' s mind. the genealogical lines of the Read-Reed A liouse to be purch8sed in Bosto~. I-Ieo.d family was profound. It was incl,,ed a great qu:irters of the Kin. Installed, a genealo loss to the members of the Reade Societv gist ,vorking out the lines of kin. Library, that his arclarous duties for others prevented portraits, pictures, heirlooms, 1nss., etc. his contriboting of late to the columus Home of Reade Society. Dream can ''come of the Reade Record as in former years. true" IF THE l\1El\1BERS WILL IT. But man proposes and fate disposes. Discussion invited. 14 THE READE RECORD REEDS OF MARBLEHEAD 1666. April 23d.-Francis Johnson con veys land and dwelling house between Con/£,tucd from page eleven: that of Samuel Candy and Richard Read. £86. ls-Sd "The Land in Marblehead 1666 November 9. Francis Johnson of wth the house in wch the deceased lived Marblehead conveys the above mentioned and died in beinge in controversie he land and house lying between that of tween Erasmus James Junior and Richard Samuel Condye and Richard Read to Reed" etc Among the debts of Erasmus George Corven. Tames Senior is - one to Richard Read 1669: 30: 4Mo. [JUNE]. "Inventory of the ~f £2. 10s. 0. [Essex Co. Court Files] estate of JANE ]A~IES, taken by Mos'es It would seem that it was soon after this Mavericke, John Peache, and Christopher that Richard Reed married Hester Latimer." The house and ten acre,, of James. Land near the Ferry £40; the House in 1660--Also Rich1rd Read did condescend which she died with the land pertaining before us that Samuel Condie shall have to ,tt £35; the land by the pound the halfe and all of the said purchase he £5; the land by the commonage £5, making pay for it according to agree total £85. It was mutually agreed in ment. Court 30: 4 mo. 1669 by Erasmus James and Richard Read and Hester his wife Witness John Bartol! that the entire estate left by their mothe; John Peach junior. Jane James be divided among them, the [Mhcl. T. Rec.] house and 10 acres at £40 to Erasmus, 1661. DEc. 18.. Samuel Condye of Mar and the house and land at the ferry and blehead in consideration of Five pounds ground by the pound at £40 to Hester and conveys to John Brimblecome of the same the cow commonage at £5. equally divided town, "my p.1rt of Land which I have as well as all other estate remaining" together in partnership with Richard [Essex Co. Court Files] Read, containing one acre be it more or less, being two· acres in the whole, situate 1666-FEB. 8TH. Att a town meeting, se . in Marblehead aforesd. joyning to lectmen being chosen by a general towne the Land of John Legg toward the North, meeting for the year ensuing [viz] John having the land of John Northy toward Devoin, Robert Knight, Samuel Morgan, the vVest and a highway toward the Richard Read, Edm. Galle. East." [Essex Reg. Deeds] 1669-70-Richard Read is "to pay unto 1662 Nov. 24. Richard Reads house noted the towne for his fishyard yerly thirty as Eastward of Samuel Candy's land. sh.llings which is for this 2 years 69-70, and so to agree yerly with the selectmen." 1663--December 9. Richard Reads land noted as adjoining that oi John Brimble 1670. February 22d. The following entry comes. is of interest, as the names of Richard More-the last survivor of the 11ai-flower 1665--A sufficient carte way to be laid out passengers-occurs with that of ttichard to open John Brimblecomes lane! and Read. Richard Reeds land & those so appointed [Mr Maverick-John Peach senior & "Bee it known unto all men by these pres John Peach junior] by the towne, shall ents that I Richard More of Salem. in lay out so much land to said Brimble ye County of Essex, marriner, for a ~·al come and Reed again in another place nablc consideration me, in hand paid by etc. Thomas Pitman of Marblehead, m ye county aforesaid, husbandman. ban bar 1665-"29.10.65 (29th Dec. 1665). "Jane gained an and Christian More his wife signing seal 1687-8 March 10. Samuel Endecott of ing and delivering of this present 22-12 Boston and wife Hannah, Convey ' 1 for mo. 1670" and in consideration of ye summ of Six. teen pounds" to Richard Rea<\ ol Marble Capt. Richard llfore died and is buried in Salem, his grave being the only one of head, ''Catt & land [ which] was granted the 1 \\iayflower" passengers that is ab to ye late worshipful! Jon Endicott Es,q solutely certain of location. govenour of ye Mass. Colony of "1 cw England." At the request off or p'sent 1674 i11 May. Morgan & Furbush co;1\'ey honoured governor Joh Endecott Esqr, th_c Land to Richard Read. iland called Catta I!and, being abo,ut [Ninety?-] twC\ acors lying neere to :-Iar 1674 April JS. The constables chosen this bje fiead, Shall (I{ hereby is graunted to yeare were John Mariot and Richi~Q him, and his heires for evp\·ided it be n_ot Read. goven to any town or p'son already." 167$ February 29. According to Hulls [Col. Rec Vol. U. p. 289] Journal (}Ung Philips War) under Cap tain James Olivers Company Richard FR01r !PswrcH REGISTRY OF DEEDS Read is credited with Two pounds and [1690 11ARCH 9.] Nineteen Shillings. [For account of this war see above.] 'To all People To whom these presents 1677 April. Agreed with Richard Read shall come, greeting. Know yee that I Richard Reed of Marblehead In ye to pay unto the Towne the sum of three County of Essex in the i\Iassachusetts pounds in money for the use of the land Colony in Ne\v England for Divers good he makes his fish on for the yeares past consideration moving me thereto I give, and ten shillings more for this present grant, aliene, enfeoff and confirme unto yeare ten shillings money. 1Iy Coveing son, Samuell Reed of ;\farble 1677/8 February 9. Will of Samuell Candy head, my Dwelling houses, barnes & or of Marblehead. chard with three other Dwelling houses, two stages, Catt Island & iourtenn acre Richard Read lotts all lying and being within ye bounds Mark of of '\larblchcad and all other, my ]and ly Samuell S. R. Reede ing within ye bounds of ye said :-[arhle ·witnesses with others head. Two acres and a halfe of ;\Iarsh lvcing in Salem bounds. one Ketch, Two 1682 December 22. "This bill brendeth me Shallups and all my fish, with all the Richard Read fisherman to paie or· cauS moveable estate within doors and without. to be paied to the selectmen of :Marble Together with all rights· and priveleg·es & head the full and just sum of eight pounds appurtenances, whatso ever with ye same in corrant mopey of New Eng1and at belonging in any,vise, appurtaining. To or before the 20th May next which is liave and to hold the above granted houses for the improvement of a parscll of the barne:-;, orchards, lands, rnedo,Ys, Ketch, towne land from the year [16] 62 to this Shallups fish and all other moveables above day which land is adjoyning to a stage named unto h;m ,·c above named built m,on said land and for the true Samuel Reed his hiers · and assignes fqr perforffiance hereof I bind myself eaiers ever. [heirs] and assigns firmly by this ures cnts: ·witness my hand" I:,; vVn:-;Ess hereof I ye abon named [Witness] Richard Reed. Richard Recd have hereunto sett my hand & seale, this fifteenth day of October in John Pears ye year of our Lore!, one Thousand Six John Legg. hundred and Ninety. 1682-Dcc. 22. "At a meeting of the Select Richard Recd & a Seale men" etc. "they have agreed with Richard Reed as followcth: thcv have leased to Signed Sealed & deliYered in ye presence of Richard Read all that parsell of land that Jonathan Remington · is now improved by him joyning to John John N evinso11. Codner upon the South FV,·st the highway upon the Ncrthwest, the '\Iarsh of John :~IARcH 9. 1690 / 1 This Indenture is ac Codner" etc .. term of a hundred years knowledged by Richard Read to be his and a day. act & deed before Thomas Dan forth, Dept. Govenor. [Autograph signature of Richard Reed. 1683/4 March 18. Received of Richard AliGUST 1691. Recorded by Thos. vVade Rcad-007-18-00. Recorder. 16 THE READE RECORD MARBLEHEAD IN AccT wnn R1c1IARD REED 1700 April 1. Lease of land to Mr. Samuell Richard Reed is Dr. Reedd for forty yea1·s of a parcel of To Rent from his flakeyard from ~il:arch. land adjoining Mr. John Codners orchard commonly called the old Fish fence, which 26--[16] 83 to March 26-84 alt an annual Rent of 201. as appears ioloi 17- his late Father leased'' etc [signed] "Sarn'll Reed .. " 01.00.00. John Browne town clerk. OL00.00. 26. j\farch [16] 84 to So ends the Story of Richard Reeds life March 26, [16] 85 ...... 1.00.00 so far as maybe known. The exact date March 26, [16] 86 ...... •.. LOO.OU of his decease is unknown but it is evident March 26, [ 16] 87 ...... 1.00.00 that it occurred between 18 April 1698 and March 26, [16] 88 ...... 1.00.00 March 26, [16] 89 ...... l.00.00 1, Apr. 1700. i\Iarch 26, [ 16] 90 ...... 1.00.00 The date of decease of Esther James his :\Ia,·ch 26, [16] 91...... 1.00.00 wife is also unknown but probably was To .Rent from i\Iarch 26, 91 to May 26, 95 prior to :\[arch 9, 1690, the date of Rich @ 20' annum ...... 0~ •. 00.00 ards deed to son Samuel, which has no 1S96 do...... OJ.00.CO 1897 do...... 01.UO.CO signature oI wife, which should ha\·e been 1898 do...... 01.00.CO attached had she been then living. lS.00.00 CR. SAMl:EL' REED IV-1661-1718 For money pd. James Dennis for ye year 1683 ...... 01..00.00 IN Ii HOLDER Read List No. 39 For sum to Fr. \Yood ... . 01.00.00 For money paid Cap. Legg OJ .00.00 HSIG::'.'I OF THE DRAGON,..., For money paid Cap. Legg (i.C0.00 From liarblehcad Records and Essex Co. Ap. 1695 Hy money Received of Courts & Deeds we ha 1·e the following .Richard Reed for the lease of his items: fo.h fenc:c from John Legg. Which is in full for the time past Samuel' Reed (2d) was born 1st October [ to 1695] ...... : ...... 0:i.00.00 !Ml. He died 4. December 1718 aged 1698 April 18-"Att a mcNing of the pro 57 years 2 months and three days. prietors ,rnd Comrs leagally warned alt \,J-Ie married (1) 17 April.1684 Abigail Row i\farblehead Aprill 18, 1698-Whereas land dau. of Richard of liarblehead. complaint was made that Richard Reedd She deposed in 168-1- as being about .20 was backwards and in arrears of Rent for years of age. In 16S5 Richard Rowland the fish fence leased unto him in the "Senr." by \l\Till gives daughter Abigial year of our Lore\ one thousand six hun Recd (and Read) his "part of the Hum dred eightie and two. Three whole year phrey farm." She died---- which amount unto the sume of Three pounds. Upon consideration of the same He m. (2) 11. Dec. 1692. Mary Bridges and off [of] the sd. Richard Recd Latte [Lynn V,; Statist.] losses and his age, upon his request itt Their Children were: was Votted-That if bee paydc dow11 Two pounds in monie now, that bee should bee 1-John' bp. 10 June 169-L abated the other Twenty shillings which "John Read. Hanah Beaney of Salem was accordingly done: And upon his (m) 13 June 1721" [Mhd.Rec.] farther request :i new agreement was II-:dary' bp. 20 Oct. 1695, d. 14. Jan. 1712- made with him; and vottcd by the sd. 13 (in her 18th year) [1Jhd. Rec.] commisers and proprietors in .1Jceting. That (since his former lease made in III-Prudence' bp. 2. Jan. 1697. 1(182, is forfiettecl for nnt pay111cnt as "Mary Reed & Samuell Rules (m.) l\OV therein is contained) that lwe shall never 30, 1738." [Mhd. Rec.] theless continue to injoye that parcel! of b11d which now is a fisli fence a11cl im "Mary Read & Ebenezer Lon! (m.) May p loyed by him j oyning to John Codners 1, 1731." [i\Ihd. Rec:] in Isaac Turner and had "Reed, eldest son of Isaac & orchard" etc. Prudence b. April 3. 1717" 16H8 Apr. 18. It was acknowledged by Mr. Prudence m. Isaac [Turner] d. Apr. 4. Pichard Reed that the above lease is for 1717 (in her 20th year.) fei ttcd by Reason of Non payment as is therein mentioned. IV-Samuel' bp. 20 July :1701 [Mhd. Rec.] Ambrose Gale Sam'll Read &-csfartha Tyler (rn) Aug 18. Clerk. 1725 [Corns. Rep. Boston Vol. '.28. p 128] THE READE RECORD 17 SETTLEMEKT OF ESTATE That the lnn kept under this name by Ill\·entory & Adm. of Estate of Sam'! one of the Deerls oi ~larb'.ehcad as late as Reed of Marblehead-Essex Ss. Ipswich 174..J. was well furnished and. of some pre Oct 30, 1722. tentions may Le found from the travds of "By ye .Real! [Estate] as pr In- Dr. Alexander Hamilton 0f Annapolis 2\Id. ventory ...... 1950.00.00 who rode through New England at above date. He ·was accompanied hy a ncgro ser "By ye p\onall [Estate] asp ditto 117.02.00 vant and on a Sunday morning at ..\Larble "By Debts Received p. exor as p. head in asking for portmanteau "I was "By Debts Received p. exor as p. 251.09.10 told by my man Dron11u that it was in his Particulars on file room. I had the curiosity to go & see what 368.11.10 kind of a room his room was, and upun a "The Said Estate Dr. reconnoitre iound it a most spacious one, To Sundry crcdittors as pr. list furnished a la mode de Cabaret, with ta on file on most payd as p. Re- bics, chairs, a fine feather-bed with quilted ceipt Examined-amounts to... 956.11.10 counterpane, white calico canopy or tester1 "Allowed the Executrix for her and curta,ns every way adapted for a gen Time & Trouble In paying to tlemen of his degree and complexion." the several! creditors which If the negro servant \Vas given so well amount by particulars to 588• furnished a chamber we may infer that which hy ordinary commissions the furnishings of Dr. Hamiltons Chamber makes ...... 30.00.00 at ,;The Slgn of the Dragon" were even "Shee making no charge only to more sumptuously furnished at that period. children for yr, education Thus Endeth our story of Samuel' Reed, To Stateing & Allowrng ye account 00.10.00 Innholder at Marblehead. "To Recording of Creditts, Ex- amining ye receipts &C...... 00.18.0 BE:-JJA21IIN' REED V. ["1665"] 1700. To petition & Certificate to ye Su- Concerning this to\vnsman there has not perior Court To Sell Lands. . . 00.08.0 been found so far a single item of iniorma tion in the "larblehcad Records, or other To Quiet1s ...... 32.00.0 wise) than in the administration of his es The above sd. account examined tate. \Vhat his occupation, or life, or where and allowed ...... 956.11.l l he spent his time, is as yet unknown, but that he was a Marblehead towns man, & Son Octobr 31, 1722 988.11.l 1 oi Richard the Elder & brother of Samuel' pr. John Appleton is established beyond question. Nor is there [Judge of Probate] record to show that he had either wiie or 1725 ]UNE 14- ... "I, RICHARD READ a children. Had he lived & died in Marble minor under the age of twenty years son head it seems incredible that some mention of Samuel Read late of Marblehead de of him would not have been found there. ceased has nominated and chosen . . The iollowing is taken from Essex County my father in Law [Stepfather] NrcHOLAS Probate Records. "BoND OF ADMI:-JISTA. TION" Ai-:nREWS of Marblehead aforsd my oi Estate oi Benjamin Read late of 1farble head deceased, 1700 November 2--No. guardian, to take care of my interest and 11 act for me in all things ... until I arriYc 23.353." [Endorsed] "Sam Read & Surety to ye Bond adm.con 1700-" ''Kxow t\.LL 2s!EN by age oi twenty one or choose & ap 11 point another" .... [Signed] Richard these presents, That ·we Sam Read or· :\far b!ehead and.Joseph Gold and Bcnj Picker Reed th Witnessed by ing Both of Salem all w in Said County Brirl"es Reed of Essex'' ei:c. ''Stand firmiv bound'' etc Geor~e Hughes "in the foll sum of ffifety po.unds'' etc. DJtcd "..? nd Day of Nllvcmbcr 1/0:\" etc. 1725 Jt:LY 3o .:,,"1cH01. .. \s A:--DREws The Conclitinn oi this 1s numin~l1 cd ;:md allO\\Td to be g-u~1r Capt. WILLIAM READ OF BOSTON MERCHANT- MARINER By Alanson H. Reed (Pead List No. 25) Very JiWe indeed is known concerning birth of Hannah Wiswall nor of the above this interesting immigrant. It will be seen marriages. Her father John Wiswalls will by the following account and that on p. 3 in 1687 mentions his daughter Hannah Over and p. 21 of this Record that he certainly man and "land that was some time her hus was not ancestor of the "Reeds of Marble bands." head" as stated in the "Hist. Reed Fam." A letter of Administration was granted 5 1861 pp. 41-46. June 1694 "to Mathew Johnson of Woburn CsrT. WILLIAM was b. prob. in England on the Estate of Hannah Overman late of abt. 1631 and died at sea--1667. Boston widow, deceased intestate." Hem. w,:cl. Hannah (Wiswall) Munnings "An Inventory of the Estate of Hannah abt. 1661, dau. of Deacon John Wiswall Overman of Boston deced in MARCH 1689 senior, iron monger & general trader, of and widow and Relict of Thomas Overman, Boston who had remov. from Dorchester. was presented in court by the administrator, She was b. abt. 1635. (Eslimate from her to the value of £.60.12.8. in personal effects 1st Marriage) HANNAH WISWALL m. (l) with Funeral charges of £10.12.9. No rec in 1656 Mahalaleel Munnings of Dorchester ord is had of any heir or of the distribution who soon rerrov. to Boston. Had Hannah b. of the property. 23. Sept. 1659 [Savage] INVENTORY OF WILLIAM REED Mahalaleel b .... d. 22. Nov. 1659. Suff. Prob. Vol. 5-70 :Wfahitabel b. 22. Jan. 1659. The Inventory of Certaine Goods which He was d:rowned 27 Nov. 1659 [Bost. T. did belong unto William Read late of Bos Rec] ton in the County of Suffolke New England Admin. of his estate was granted 28 Feb. deceased. Taken the: 23 : of September 1659 "unto Hannah ye Relict of the late 1667. Measured & prized by us whose Mahalaleel :Munnings and John W'iswall names are hereunder written. her Father they bringing an Inventory of lmprs : 4 yards of sad Coulere It. 11% yards of gray prize at 16d. The first known item concerning Capt. 000.15.0-l William Read is found in his signature to It. 13: yards of gray prize at 18d 000.19. . 1t. 11 }~ yards of gray prize at 20d. a "Pelion of Loyalty to the honoured Gen L yd ...... 000.19.02 eral! Court now assembled and sitting in It. 8: yards of gray prize at 22d Boston in Kew England." May 1665 by some L yard ...... 000.14.08 100 l\oN-Fr ber,;, But the writer does not remember to "J oscph Grafton set sail from Sa1cm the have seen even one before in other in_ven· 2d day in the morning in a KETCH of about tories so this may be taken to indicate Capt. forty tons ( three men and a boy in her)." \Villiam 1,vas some what of a d2ndy in his -Winthop Hi,t. New Eng. 1. 4('0 dress ! The "small greene rug & small bed, [ Century D:ct.] 2 pr sheets & 4 pillow beers" [ cases] evi It would be interesting to know where the dently belong to the house furnishings and author of the "Hist. Reed Fam." obtained indicate small living guarters, although the the name "William & Mary" as that of Capt. \,Villiams Ketch. A mistake, if as seems "Old sea bed & pillows" may have furnished possible it was a name sake of King Wil "a den" for the Captain when at home & liam & Queen Mary of England who did not his bunk on the Ketch when at sea. But ascend the throne until 1689. It is also it seems strange that there is nothing in this probable that he inferred from the quantity of "Irish Frize" mentioned in the Inventory inventory that shows he was a man of fam that Capt. William had been to Ireland to ily-with a wife & at least one child, living buy it and so "died on his homeward pas at tlme of his decease, as sho,vn above. sage" in 1667. But as a matter of fact that So far as the Inventory alone is concerned stock of goods was safe and sound at home in the "house & Shop" where those who it might well be said he was an unmarried made the inventory found & prized it AFTER :,fan. The word '"house" is the sole implica THE KETCH "WENT 0U1" doubtless from B,cs tion of a family relation. But the item of ton, her home port, with Capt. ·1Villiam, & greatest interest is the mention of ''Hrs PART so perished-perhaps with all her crew. The inventory provokes us from the small in of the KETCH WHEN' SHE WEXT ocT-£50." formation it affords as to details. Evidently The "Hist. Reed Fam." 1861 States " He the Ketch was outward bound on another [ Capt. "William] d:.ed on his homeward pas trading venture, unconnected with the "Irish sage from Ireland, on board the Ket~h "Wil Frize" & goods at home. Perhaps future liam and tlfary," of which he was part search among the Marine Records & Courts may throw some light on the snhject. owner.'' A Ketch is, "A small strongly built, two mastc,l vessel usually of from K on:-Regarding vVilliam' b. 26 :--larch 100 to 250 tons burden, but som~tirne of less. 1665 [Bost. T. Reel Son of Capt. William Ketches were formerly much used as the r~cords show nothing further and as he bomb-vessels the peculiarity oi the rig af is not mentioned in the probate proceedin~s of his Mother Hannah in 1694 above it ·,s fording ample s1,ace forward of the .Hain probable he died young. But this tH:t>tls 1fa,;t and at the greatest beam." further investigation. J;:ARLtEST OE; THE KIN IN NEW J;:NGLAND THOMAS READ UF SALEM, THE PLA-..; ! FK, Tuu:v1.,s RRADE, OE \VICKFORT', {E:-.:n.) \:-,I) Rear! List No. 6 S,,1.1,", ~!Ass. Read List :",o. 1. 11entioned in the jury procee(Hngs con Made a free111a11 1 Apr .. 163-l (olass. Bav cerning th~ death of Austen Botcher, 2S Col. 1-368). This is the first menti-Jn Sept., 163,); (Recs. \lass. Ila,·. Col., V. 1-78/ of hitn so far found in any )i"ew Fng. reccnd. (Pope- 1 s Pioneers, p. 381)). It is evident he fo the "Index of "'reemen," 1631-1641, there cn111e in Winthrop's great fieet of th(1tyear. is hut ONE Th01nas Re:i.r1 noted, so it n1ust Thom.is wns not ld :my puhlic office. 1 Apr., 163-l, he co:1trihuted XX, to the This explains wh_v the 1w111es of bis four bnilcling of the SEA Fuwr at Boston ( p 191). older chil,lren fail to appear on tlte Church 1636 was grant~d a 300 acre-fo.rrn at Salt->111, baptismal record:,. 10 Apr., 1639, Tho: He was ensign March, 1637, Captain, Feb .. Read ,vas acknovvh.·dged an 11'.'HAlllT.\XT, 1646-7. Returned to England, 16-!7-8, and 1 aud not as a freem3-U. Hence Pope's 1111s receive Number XV. BOSTON, MASS., U.S.A Oct., 1922 - Oct., 1923. THE RE,.J\DE SOCIETY FOR GENEA.LOGICA.L RESEA.RCH Incorporated 1 191~ The Twentieth Annual I\-feeting of the Reade Society was held in Kimball Hall, New England Historic-Genealogical Building, 9 Ashburton Place, Boston. October 30, 1923, as per notice. The meeting was called to order by the President, Capt. George W. Reed. The minutes of last year's meeting were then read by the Secretary, approved. and placed on file. The Treasurer's report was then read and approved. Ordered, that it be printed and mailed to the members. On motion of tbe Secretary it was voted that the Permanerrt Life Funds, now in the savings bank, be invested in United States government bonds. The report of the Secretary was !hen read, approved, and placed on file. It showed the need of a much larger membership to furnish funds to pay the in creased cost of printing the Reade Record, a new supply of 1vlembership Certifi cates, and other expenses. Musical selections were then rendered by Mr. Byron \V. Reed. Matters of business were then called up, the most important of which was an amendment of the by-laws offered by the Secretary, which is (in part) as follows: RF.SOLVED, that under Article II of the by-laws, that the last paragraph, concern ing Life Membership and the Permanent :Fund arising therefrom, sha11 be changed to rea RESOLVED, That for the protection of Colonial and Revolutionary names, and to avoid confusion, mistake, or fraud to our posterity, the Reade Society shall u1 THE READE RECORD 5 ISAAC READ, RECTOR OF WRABNESS ESSEX COUNTY, ENGLAND "CHANCERY BILLS AND AN in January last, but now Thomas gives SWERS BEFORE 1714. out that his father made no will etc., "Collins 591-30-Public Record Office etc." London. Copy of the above document was "Bill ( 13th Feb. 1666-7 by Isaack sent to the Secretary by Mr. A. Wil Reade of Wrabness, Co. 1:ssex, Clerk, liam Read, 10 vV estcotes Drive, Lei son of Thomas Reade late of Col cester, England, Honorary Member of chester 71. !:is brother Thomas Reade." the Reade Society. "Complainant's father about 28th of August 1665, made his will and be COMMENT queathed the house in which he then The will of Thomas Read of Col dwelt in All Saints Parish, Colchester, chester, Carpenter is printed in the to Thomas Reade his son then living Reade, Record No. X, and also that in New England in America, Carpen of his son who came to New Eng ter, and several legacies to his daughter land in r\merica. It will be seen that Bacon, then also living in New Eng the above Chancery Suit proves be land and to his daughter Ingram, in yond question that RECTOR ISAAC Colchester. After several small lega of WRABNESS was son of the COL cies to the poor etc., he left out of love CHESTER Thomas Read, the Car to complainant and his children, all penter; and that the Secretary was the residue of his estate to complain evidently a little too hasty in sawing ant and his heirs, making complainant off that genealogical limb, despite Mr. and John Clarke of Buttolphs Parish Fosters great authority. He cheer in Colchester, his Executors. He sent fully admits his mistake, the more that to his brother in America, bidding him it is in his own favor. come over to receive his legacies. In this Chancery Suit, it seems that Thomas came and ( as eldest son) was the daughter Rachel Hocker had lost discontented with his portion under her husband and married again and ap the will (proved in P.C.C.). Finally pears as "daughter Ing-ram" ( See also an agreement was made between them Reade Record, No. XII). ISAAC2 READ OF SALEM SON OF THOMAS1 THE PLANTER (See Reade Record, lVo. VI.) The following data gathered from Salem, Essex Co., Records, for the Secretary by Mr. G. A. Taylor, Genealogist, disclose many interesting facts. Reade Record Number 6 (1913) is March 10th, 1673, Joane Stone. The evidently in error in stating that Isaac adrnon. and bond at his death 1710, Read of Salem married secondlv a showing surviving wiclow Jane is as Mary and by her had many children. follows:- ( G. A. T.) According to manuscript Salem Essex County Probate Court, No. marriages said Isaac Read married 23365 . 6 THE READE RECORD "KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRES Inden corn 20 bushels, ENTS, That We Jane Reed" (she uses Early 7 Bushells 3:00:00 same spelling in signing) "Widow for Be England to us in hand payd by our Thomas Lewen his X mark ( and Uncle Mr Jacob Read, of Salem, seal) aforesd Yeoman," etc "Have given, Alice Lewen her X mark ( and seal) granted" etc "unto ye sd Jacob Read Signed, sealed and delivered and to his heirs" ec "all ye estate, presence of Joseph Cool edge, Jo : right, title, interest, claim and demand Christopher, Boston 10th of June ,--hatsoever" etc "we ye sd John & 1712. Acknowledged before Paul Mary Dunwell have" etc "in & to ye Dudley Estate of Houseing, land & Esta+e Just. Peace. Real & Personall of our late FATH- REGISTRY OF DEEDS, SALEM, Essex ER ISAAC READ deceased," etc "be County, Massachusetts, Volume 31 ing scitua"e in Salem aforesd & in all folios 157 and 158 & every o"her place," etc "Signed & ABRAHAM READ To JACOB READ sealed twenty ninth day of March Received on Record Sept 10th 1716 Anno Dom. 1715 "To all people" etc "I Abraham Read (Vlitnesses) Mark of of Salem," etc "Husbandman, for & Ezekiel Up'.:on, Tho X Nichols in consideracon of ye sum of fforty mark of & ffive poundes" etc "payd by Jacob J n: X Dun will (SEAL) Read of Salem" etc "I do hereby" Mary X Dunnell (SEAL) etc "sell" etc "unto ye sd Jacob EssEx Ss. Salem-June 22, 1715 be Read" etc "my right" etc "to all ye fore Stephen Sewall, Just. Peace. houseing & land" etc "appertaining REGISTRY OF DEEDS, SALEc\1, ESSEX to my FATHER ISAAC READ of CouNTY, MASSACHUSETTS. Volume Salem, deceased" 31, folio 185 "Signed and sealed August ye 20th 1715 June 22, ISAAC READ estate, to Anno Dorn. 1716" etc JACOB READ. ABRAHAM R READ (SEAL) THOMAS LEWEN & Uxr. To JACOB ye mark of READ-- (vVitnesses) Danll Epes, senr Received on Record, Danll Epes, junr. "To all People" etc "Thomas Lewen "August 20th 1716 acknowledged by of BOSTON in ye County of Suf Abraham Read, his wife Mary Read folk, in New England, Marriner, & then appeared also personally to sur Alice his wife, ONE OF THE DAU render all her right of Dower & GHTERS OF ISAAC READ late power of thirds" etc of Salem in ye County of Essex in "examined Danll Epes Just. peace." New England aforesd deceased send ISAAC READ called SENIOR in 1702 Greeting Know ye that we ye said Registry of Deeds, Salem, Essex Thomas & Alice Lewen for and in County, Mass. Volume 31 folio 182- consideracon" etc "of ffive poundes 3, Received on Record June 22, 1715 money" etc "payd by our Uncle Jacob For sum of Eight Pouncles Joseph Re:id of Salem aforesaid, Husband Holton sells to Isaac Read, land de man," etc "sell unto ye sci Jacob scribed as "upland & meadow in ye Read," etc "aH claim" etc "to ye Es township of Salem" tate houseing lands and estate real In this deed Isaac Read is calle:l and personal of our late father Isaac "Isaac Read, SENR of Salem" Dated Read deceased, lying and being, scit 3rd November 1702 uate in Salem aforescl, and in all & / This deed would point to the proba every other place & places whereso bility that Isaac Reed, SENR. had at ever'' etc this elate 1702, a son living by the "Sett unto our hands & seales ye name of Isaac, but who evidently Tenth day of June, Anno Dom. 1712. predecea~ecl the father, as no deed 8 THE READE RECORD of record appears after the father's the Planter and sister of Isaac and death, when Abraham, Alice and Jacob Read. The witness J ehosa Mary, children of Isaac Reed seII phat Rogers was her brother-in-law their shares in their father's estate to having married Sarah daughter of their Uncle Jacob Read.-G. A. T.) Thomas Read. J ehosaphat Rogers It will be noted that this deed is was one of the sons of Jeremiah recorded some thirteen years after Rogers of Dorchester and Lancaster, the sale, and is recorded the same Mass. day and year as the deed from Mary (G. A. T.) (Read) Reay to Jacob Read, brother of Isaac. COMMENT MARY (READ) REAY, DAUGHTER OF From the above it is evident that THOMAS READ of Salem. THE PLANT Isaac Read2 lived and died in Salem. ER. The elate of his birth or bapt. is un Registry of Deeds, Salem, Essex known, but probably was about 1645. County, Massachusetts. Volume 31 as his brother Aaron "b. abt 1647" folios 158 and 159 and sister Susanna bapt. Sept 23 "Mary Read to Jacob Read-Re 1649, make this a probable estim3:te. ceived on Record June 22, 1715. He was a soldier in King Philips "Mary Reay ye wife of Daniel Reay War, 1676 and died 1710. ( G. S. S. of Salem and formerly Mary Read" in Reade Record No. VI.) The etc "sum of Ten pounds" etc "payd baptism of his children are not shown by" etc "brother Jacob Read of ye in the Parish Register which would aforesd Town" etc "all my right" indicate that neither he nor his wife etc "to ye estate of my FATHER Toane were members of the church. THOMAS READ late of Salem Their children as shown in the above aforesd" etc documents were as foilows : (signed) Mary Reay ( and a seal) ISAAC Jun. [probable] predeceased "27 of December One Thousand seven hundred and thirteen" Father. (Witnesses) ABRAHAM, Husbandman. Wife Jehosaphat Rogers Mary acks. Deed. Susannah Paine (her mark) MARY, who m. John Dun well of "acknowledged June 22nd 1715" Topsfield. "examined Jno Hathorne Just. peace. ALICE, who m. Thomas Lewen of (above Mary (Read) Reay was the Boston. daughter of Thomas Read of Salem [A. H. R.] ESTATE OF JACOB4 READ OF SALEM SON OF JONATHAN3 READ OF SMITHFIELD, R. I. The Adm & Bond states "The condition of this present obli "Jona Reed of Smithfield in ye Coun gation is such That if the adm. ty of Providence In ye Colony of bounden Jonathn Reed, admr of Rhode Island in Providence Planta all and singular of goods chattels, tion: Husbandman Rich. Palmer, Rights & Creclitts of his son Jacob shoreman and Tona. Reed, Potter of Reed late of Salem In ye County Salem in ye County of Essex" etc. of Essex aforesd Marriner, Deed Dated twentieth Day of Febry 1748 Intestate" also THE READE RECORD 9 "To make just & true account of To his Wearing apparel! att 10:0:0 said adminstn at or before firdt Monday of October 1749 310:0:0 signed JONATHN READ The above is New Inv. Richard Palmer Salem Febry ye 23rd 1748[9. Daniel Dani Appleton Epes, Jupr. Robert Willson, Jonathn James Tarbox Kettell JONATHAN REED (signed) J onathn Read ( signed in a different hand EssEx Ss. IrswrcH Febr. 27, 1748 writing from the first J onathn Read made oath by way above written J onathn Read of affirmation ec. to ye foregoing In -G. A. T.) ventory Befor Thos Berry, Jud Prob. No 23367 EssEx CouNTY MAss. PRO- To ye Honble Thms Berry Esqr BATE COURT Judge of ye Probate of Wills for ye "An Inventory of ye state of JACOB County of Essex eca. REED, late of Salem, Deed as shewed to us the subscribers by his FATHER J na. Reed Adminstr on sd Estate COMMENT (after Haveing been Duely sworn) Note of the above estate though Have apprised the same as follows of so late a date is made here, be (Vizt) :- cause of the absolute proof that the To a Dwelling House & Barn Smithfield Reads of --Gett# I'were of with about six acres of Land the line of Thomas Read the Planter adjoining to ye same, situate of Salem Mass. J acob2, Jonathan" and Lying in ye Middle par- above. [See Records No. V and VI.l rish in Salem ( so called) att£300 :0 :0 [A.H. R.] NICHOLAS READ, of Stoke Hall-next-Ipswich CO. SUFFOLK, ENGLAND. ESQUIRE. WILL 1670 * * * * * * * * COMMENT "To my neice the only da. of my The above extract from the long late Brother Nicholas Read late of will in the collection of English wills Chestworth [Chelsworth] deceased, in possession of the Secretary, has and now marryed wife at Woolwith, often raised the question as to which £3." of the Johns in New Eng·land at the "To John Read my nephew NOW above date might be the identical IN NEW ENGLAND, son of the Sd. with the above. No search of the Nicholas Read my late Brother de English parish Registers has been ceased £5. made to determine his age or other facts about him. Possibly he may * * * * * * * * have been that Captain John Read of [Signed] NICHOLAS READ. Newbury whose will follows, though Dated 16 March, 1670 the latter would seem rather too Proved 22 June 1671 young a man to fill the place. Ipswich Probate Court, Suffolk Co. [A.H. R.J Eng. THE READE RECORD WILL OF CAPTIAN JOHN REED OF NEWBURY 1729 I Captain John Reed of London, (In proving the will Tappan is called Middlesex, England, but now of Rev. Mr. Christo Tappen) Newbury in ye county of Essex, Newbury June the 26th 1729. Province of Mass. Bay, New Eng Apprizers estate of Capt John Read land, being in a very weak and low Mr Cutting Moodey Mr Peter God condition of Body but of perfect fyy (Godfry) & Mr John Gerrish all mind and memory" etc freeholders in Newbury, appeared etc. Item I give and bequeath unto Total 132 pounds, 8 shillings, nine my son John Reed ye sum of five pence. (principal item "Providence shillings Bills" amounting to 101 pounds, and Item I give and bequeath unto one shilling. Mary Ree<;i my wife and to ye child or children lawfully begotten of her body by me, all ye rest of my Real COMMENT and Personal estate" etc The Histories of Newbury contain Lastly I do constitute make and nothing regarding the above Captain order Matthias Plant clerk my execu John nor in fact any other John Read tor or Reed up to 1800. Witnesses : The BIRTHS MARRIAGES and DEATHS Christopher Tappan of Newbury begin about 1640. On Charles Adamson the Birth and Marriage records prior Sarah Butter to 1800 none by the name of John JOHN REED (neat signature) Reed or Read occurs. seal ( a crest a horse or However on the Records of Queen deer ( antlers faint) Anne's Chapel (Episcopal), New courant-G. A. T.) bury, Deaths or Burials appears the Dated 25 March 1729 following "Captain John Reed, of Proved at Ipswich, Mass. June 22nd, England June 7, 1729" 1729 [A. H. R.J COL. THOMAS READE OF SALEM, MASS. AND OF WICKFORD CO., ESSEX, ENGLAND By G. A. Taylor According to "Harleean Manuscript The second son of Edmund of No. 1429 in the British Museum the \Vickford, England, was Samuel "arms" borne by the \iVickford, Essex Reade who was a physician and in County, England, Reades was "Azure, 1643 was of Bishop Stortford. Hert a griffin segreant Or'." fordshire, England. He probably died The eldest son of Edmund Reade before 1659 as there is no mention of Wickford, by name William, died of him in his brother William Reade's in 1659 and mentions in his will the will. following, of his New England, rela Thomas Reade, the third son of tives :-"my sister Lake, my sister Edmund Reade, came to New Eng Symonds,, and sister Winthropp." land and was admitted Freeman of [See R. Rec. No. XIII.] the Colony of Mass., 1st April 1634. THE READE RECORD 11 He settled at Salem, and in March of your foot to fight that day but did 1637 was appointed Ensign of the it with incredible valor and resolu Watch of that town. In 1647 he was tion, among which Colonel Bright's, called Captain. On 16th February my Lord General's, Lt.-Colonel 1636 the town of Salem, Mass. READE's and Colonel Ashton's had granted him a farm of three hundred the greatest work, they often corning ;:icres north west of Salem, the to push of pike and to close fray, bounds of which were settled 28th and always making the enemy to (28) February 1662. He was not long recoil, and indeed I must needs say, a resident of New England, and God was as much seen in the valor finally returned to England and took of the officers and soldiers of these an active part in the Civil ·war there, before mentioned as in any action becoming a Colonel in the Parliamen that hath been performed, the enemy tary Army. making, though he was still worsted, \Vhen the Parliamentary Army was very stiff and sturdy resistance." In encamped before Pembroke, 28th the beginning of June 1648, Colonel June 1648, Cromwell writing to Lord Thomas Reade's step-father, Rev. Fairfax, a General in said Army, Hugh Peter, Chaplain to Cromwell, says "They" ( the Royalists) "have went to Milford Haven and from the made some notable sallies upon Lt. "Lion," a Parliamentary ship, riding Col. Reade's quarter to his loss." there, got "two drakes, two demi Reade had been entrusted with the culverines, and two whole culverines" seige of Tenby, that had ended June and safely conveyed them to the 2nd ( Commons Journal V, page 588) Army before Pembroke, which town and at the time of above writing he as stated above, was surrendered to is assisting at Pembroke. \Vriting the Parliamentary Army, July 1648. 11th July 1648, to Hon. William Colonel Thomas Reade for sometime, Lenthall, Speaker of the House of was Governor of Stirling Castle. He Commons, Cromwell says "Sir-The has been thought to have taken part Town and Castle of Pembroke were with General Monck in the restoration surrendered to me this day, being the of Charles II, and this is possible, eleventh of July, upon the Proposi though in October 1661, he was one tions which I send you here enclosed" of several officers "committed close after this Cromwell moved northward prisoners to the Gatehouse, Westm., and regarding the Battle of Preston, by expresse warant sygned by his he write's again to the Speaker of the Ma ties" (Majesty's) "principal Sec House of CommCJlrrn, under date retary of State." He married Pris "Warrington, 20th August, 1648," cilla Banks, daughter of John of as follows :-"The regiments of foot Maidstone, Kent, and of London, were ordered as followeth. There who died in 1642. He had six chil being a lane, very deep and ill, up dren, three of whom died young. to the enemy's army, and leading to Colonel Read died in 1662. His son the Town, we commanded two regi Samuel, a merchant of London, was ments of horse whereof was Colonel living in 1701. In Ipswich Mass. Harrison's and next was my own, to Deeds, vol 5, page 24, under date of charge up that lane, and on either April 1684, is found a deed between side of this advanced the "(main)" Daniel Epps, Senr. of Ipswich, Es battle, in which were LT.-Colonel sex County, Mass. and Elizabeth his READE's, Colonel Dean's, and Col wife, on the one part, and Samuel onel Pride's on the right, Colonel Reade of the City of London, Eng Bright's and my Lord General's on land, Merchant, regarding "a certain the left" . . . "There came no band Islancl in Township of Ipswich con- 12 THE READE RECORD taining sixty acres of land." This The following letter from Thomas Samuel was the son of Colonel Reade [p. 114] "If [for] his Hon Thomas Reade. nered Brother Mr. John \Vinthroppe at Pequett in New England Thes : "fthese] if of interest THE WILL STIRLING THE 9 MARCH 1656. OF COLONEL THOMAS READE Honnored Brother I received yours of the 24th Oc "I Thomas Reade in the Parish of tober, and in deade we are very glad \Vickford in the County of Essex to heare from you, espeshally of your gent. doe make my last will in manner good helthes. Thurogh the Lordes and forme following: good.nes we enjoye the like Mercy. [Too long to print here but makes I am at present in Scotland, and my bequests.] wife with me. Itt hath plessed the To My beloved wife Priscilla Read Lord to give us 6 children, 4 nowe To My Sonne Samuell Read living, Prissill, Samuel, Thomas and To My Sone Thomas Reade John: two of them borne in this To My daughter Priscilla Read Towne. The youngest is abought a Item: "It is my will that twenty quarter oulde. Ower two eldest died pounds a yeare by the yere should be in England. allowed ought of the incomes of my estate which will arise for the bring * * * * * * * * ing up of my children unless My I thinke for to be in England with Supervisors seeth good cause to adde in this forte nyte at the furthereste, something more," but I hope to see you heare, or to "Also it is my earnest desire that heare frome you before that tyme. my wife and overseers, of this my Thus in great haste I comeit you to hst will, teake keare that my children [the] Ceaper of the Israell of God be brought up in the feare of the and rest Lord and to have good Educacion Yours to command to My pouer, and learning and my sunes to be put THOMAS READE. ought to [a trade] which they are most apte to" My Brother Calebe Banckes, Es quire, Thomas Cocke of Pebmarshe GRANTS AND CERTIFICATES OF ARMS Esquire Sir John Banckes, Barran, The Genealogist, New Series vol. Allyn Reade gent. Jacob Willit "Cit 25, 1908-9. ser" [citizen?] to be Supervisors and Read-\Villiam and Thomas Sons Gardiens to my children during their of Edmund Reade of Wickford Co. noneage. In Witness whereof I have Essex. Con1 £erred] by Sir E. Bys sett my hand and seale this 26 July she,. Garter 20 Tan 1653. 1662 Az. a Griffin Segr [ eant] and a Proved at London 6 November, 1662. Canton or. Crest A griffin's head [Signed] THOMAS READE erased, Az. beak and ears or. Add Ms. 26,758. COMMENT See Suffolk Manonal Families for In the Collections of the Mass. the arms of Brother \i\Tilliam above of Hist. Soc. Vol. VII, Fourth Series Birchanger, p. 163. Also long pedi will be found "THE vV INTHROP gree of the Wickford Family PAPERS." [A.H. REED] At a special meeting of the Board of Directors of the Rea.de Society, held January 22, 1924, the following resolu tion, which was offered by Charles F. Read, a pa.st President of the Society, was adopted by a rising <(Joie: '' The Reade Society hereby places on its records its most profound appreciation of the services of Blanson Menr~ 1Reeb as its Assistant Secretary and Secretary for more than eighteen years. '' Making the study of genealogy his avocation during the greater part of his long life, he pursued his genealogi cal studies in New England and old England, while residing in the West, and had compiled the record of the descendants of Thomas Reed of Colchester, England. Returning to Boston, his birthplace, in 1901, to live, he became, at its organization, a member of the Reade Historical and Genealogical Association, later incorporated as the Reade Society for Genealogical Research, and was soon elected its Assistant Secretary. "During all these years he was deeply interested in its work in the various lines of the name, and even as he reached the serenity of more than four-score years his activities did not diminish, and he was to the end the director of the Society's research. "He was born in Boston, Mass., March 1, 1841, and died in Brookline, Mass., January 8, 1924. Mr. Reed wa.s a thirty-second degree Mason and a member of the Mystic Shrine, and was the oldest member of the Masonic fraternity in Chicago, where he had first associated himself with the order. THE READE RECORD 13 WILLIAM2 AND ISAAC? READ SONS OF WILLIAMi READE OF BATOME, ENGLAND AND BOSTON, MASS. (See Record No. X) WILLIAM READ - WILL 1691 vVm. Ye Cook or Humphrey Dickeson I, WILLIAM READ of New England Myselfe. in the parts beyond the seas, Mar "Ye voyage ended latter part of April riner, have constituted John Har lock 1690" of Ratcliff, Stepney, in the county of Middlesex, gentleman, and Elizabeth his wife my attorney &c. On board the good ship Granado, Capt. Loader ISAAC REED OF BOSTON, N.E. commander, on a voyage for Jamaica, Abstract of Will, 1695 2 October 1691. Witness Fred. Johnson, J as. Trav "Isaac Reed of the parish of Boston ers. New England, Marriner now belong Proved 12 September 1692-Fane 173 ing to H. S. Shipp the Tyger consti [Waters Gen. Gleanings in Eng. tute Mark Pooyd of Kent, Marriner, Vol. 1, p. 177] Mv Attorney. The said Mark Pooyd Executor. Dated 11 October 1695. ISAAC READ Proved 21 December 1695. YE PINKE KATHARINE P. C. C. London Irby, 188. Doc. No. 2548, Supreme Court Files Transmitted to the Secretary by Mr. Co. Suffolk. A. William Read. of Leicester Eng land. "An acc. of wages to ye Pinke Katharine upon a voyage to Jamaica [West Indies J COMMENT ]No. PULLIN, Master 1689. The above documents afford in Myself shipt ye 1: of May at 5 :10. formation regarding two sons of \Vil Isaac Reed shipt ye 6th of May at liam of Batcome England and Boston 1 :11. olp. Mass. by his second wife Ruth William Douse shipt ye 20th of May Crooke. Richel. Treat " " " " " WILLIAM b. Feb. 3, 1654/5, was Dick " " 7 " " wild" in his youth and brought into Vvm. ye Cooke " " 13 " " Court in 1671. Jam Part ISAAC b. Apr. 18, 1656. Mentioned Samson, Shore in the Court records in 1671 in con Jno. Smith nection with his brother. THE 19th OcT 1689 AT JAMAICA [See Reade Record No. X.l Shipt ye hands again for ye Bay Little or nothing is known of the !Boston] lives of these men except as above. Jno. Smith They seem to have left no posterity. Isaac Read Possibly a search of the Records in Richard Treat London England might disclose fur \;\Tm. Douse ther information Samson Shore [A. H. R.] 14 THE READE RECORD ltbe 1Reat,e 'Recori:l Single Copie1, One Dollar Value lie ■ in the Content Published by THE READE SOCIETY For Genealogical Research Capt. GEORGE W. REED, President, Lexington, Mass. Miss HELEN LEAH REED, Vice-Pres., Riverbank Court, Cambridge, Mass. ARTflUR F. CLARKE, Treasurer, 126 Englewood Ave., Brookline, Mass. ALANSON H. REED Surttary, died .fa11uary 8, 1924 HAROLD F. REED, Acting Secretary, 11 Beacon St., Boston GEORGE A. TAYLOR, Genealogist, Capt. GEORGE W. REED P. 0. Box 2629, Boston President Please address all genealogical inquiries to the Reade Society Official Genealogist, as COLCHESTER, CO. ESSEX above. ENGLAND The Oldest Town in Great Britain YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN Membership fee, one dollar per year, or The average American tourist in $10 for a life membership, exempt from England is usually content to limit his dues, should be sent to ARTHUR F. CLARKE, sightseeing to those historic spots Treas., 126 Englewood Ave., Brookline. which the guide books have made familiar, writes Adelaide Bragg Gill ~ Let it ever be remembered that the READE RECOl points of tourist, historian, archaeolog my best gowne, two wastcoates: ist, and antiquary alike, Colchester ii aperons i smock i coffer i barrell is the most important town of its i tubbe. county, and a day, or many days It : I bequethe to hir sonne Christo may pleasurably and. profitably be pher Read v shillings.· spent in visiting its treasures. For It: I bequethe to Thomas, John and Colchester makes the unique claim \;Villiam her sonnes each of them of being the oldest town in Great a Pewter dishe. Britain, and as the relics and re It: to her son Marmaduke XII d. mains of its various inhabitants date It: I bequethe to hir daughter Eliza back to Paleolithic and Neolithic times beth Reade ohe brass pann of a we shall not dispute the claim. gallon and one double kershew of Romance tells us that it was the Hollon. home of "Old King Cole," the famil * [ other bequests omitted] * iar figure of our childhood; and his It: I bequethe to WALTER HAYME tory informs us, perhaps more accur my sonn the half yeres p'fitt of ately, that during the Roman occupa my tenement after my decease tion of Great Britain it was the site whome of a most important and prosperous I make and ordaine to be my whole city which bore the name of Cam executor to whome u)oclunum. This ancient city has I bequethe all the rest of my goods. been recently much in the public eye In witness whereof I have Sette my owing to the important excavations hande the yere abov written which have been made in the Castle In the presence of Marmaduke Read grounds. and \Valter Hayme and John Beau Note-A number of the earliest im fort. migrants to New England came from Colchester and vicinity. Their de COMMENT scendants are now scattered from the Semley is a parish in Wiltshire, Atlantic to the Pacific in our Empire not far from the county lines of Republic. A. H. R. Somerset and Dorsetshire. Walter Havme the executor of the will above born in 1583 came with wife Eliza WILL OF ALICE HAYNE, 1620 beth five children and three servants OF SEMLEY, ENGLAND from Sutton Mandeville, \Viltshire, England, in the ship Confidence to New Eng. Hist. and Gen. Register Boston in 1638 and settled in Sud Vol. 39, p. 263 bury Mass. where he died 14 Feb IN the name of Goel Amen, the ruary 1664-5. 2d cl.aye of March in the XVIIIth An interesting question has been yere of the reigne of our Sovraigne raised as to whether the Thomas Lord King James and the yere of Read in the will above may not our Lord God One thousand, Sixe have been identical with Thomas hundred and twentie. I Alce Hayme Read "the Planter" who appears of prfecte memorie praising Goel doe in Salem Mass as early as 1630? make this my laste \Viii and testa \A/illiam of Batcome Co. Somerset ment in maner and forme following. whose wife was Susanna Hayme came * * * * * * * * from that section in 1635 with wife It: I geve to my daughter ELIZABETH & two children ( see Reade Record READ my great brass pot or croke No. X, p. 2) as also did somewhat· my best cov'Jed and blanket one bol later \Villiam Read and wife Avis ster one pillow and pillowbeck ancl Chepman of Long Sutton Somerset- 16 THE READE RECORD shire, ( see Record No. X p. 11). deaths it is impossible to do more These may well have been related to than to surmise as to the facts. But the above Elizabeth Read and her an investigation would be worth family, but as we lack the parish while. Registers of baptisms, Marriages and A. H. R. SALEM MARRIAGES PRIOR TO 1796 READ-READ-ALPHABETICAL LIST The marriage records of Salem, Mary Reed and John Tomkins, Nov. Essex Co. Mass. are in manuscript 20th, 1693. Ct. R. having never been printed. Nor is Mary Reed and Nathan Procter, May there any copy at the New England 14th, 1723 Historic-Genealogical Society [ G. A. Mary Reed and Joseph Morgan, jr., T.]. For that reason this list of the of Bevedy, int. Dec. 1731 Read-Reed marriages is here printed Nathan Reed and Elizabeth Jeffery, as it may be of use to our Members. Oct. 20th, 1790 Rebecca Reed and Samuel Silsbee Abigail Read of Charleston and (jr. in int.), Oct. 1, 1786 George Darling, at Charlestown, Sarah Reed and Sa(mu)el Goldth Sept. 15, 1709 waite jr., Jan. 1st, 1726/7 Elisabeth Reed, daughter of Jonathan, Sarah Reed and Isaac Moor, Dec. 2, husbandman, and Elijah Allen, son 1745 of Francis of Kittery, husbandman, Sarah Reed and Ben(j)a(min) Dike, Oct. 12, 1745. C. R. 7 (before 1748) Eliza(beth) Reed and John Trask, Thomas Reed and Hannah Lawrence, 3rd, Dec. 19, 1727 November 27, 1796 ISAACK Read and Joane Stone, William Reed and Mary Emerton, March 10th, 1673, Ct. R. int. Sept. 1st, 1782 Isaac Reed and Rebecca Burton, Feb. Abraham Read and Mary Hemlock, 24, 1736/7 int. March 28th, 1713 John Reed and Abigail Turner, Dec. Benja(min) Read and Sarah Car 27th, 1742 riage, certif. Oct. 18th, 1778 Jona (than) Reed and Sarah Kemp Elizabeth Read and John Wilkinson, ton, January 1, 1743/4 10:10: 1675. Ct. R. [G. A. T.] THE PAUCITY OF NAMES AFTER THE CONQUEST By Charles W. Bardsley There were no Scripture names in at the Ordination-Greek and Latin England when the Conqueror took saints equally were unnoticed. possession ; [ J even in Nor It is hard. to believe the statement mandy they had appeared but a gen I have made. Before many genera eration or two before William came tions had passed, Bartholomew, Si over. If any are found in the old mon, Peter, Philip, Thomas, Nicholas, English period, we may feel assured John, and Elias, had engrossed a they were ecclesiastical titles a Domesday Book has no Philip, no It was of course, impossible for Thomas, only one Nicholas, and but Englishmen and Englishwomen to a Sprinkling of J olms. It was not maintain their individuality on these long before Jack and Jill took the terms. Various methods to secure a place of Goclric and Godgivu as rep personality arose. The SURNAME resentative of the English sexes, was adopted, and there were John yet Jack was from the Bible, and :, t~e-woocl. John the Wheelwright, Jill from the saintly Calendar. John the Bigg, and John Richard's \Vithout entering into a deep dis son, in every community. Among cussion. we may say that the great the middle and lmver classes these did mass of the old English names had not become hereditar'V till so late as gone clown before the year 1200 had 1450, or 1500.* · been reached. Those that survived *Foot Note fthis is easily proved. only held on for bare existence. From In the wardrobe accounts for Edward the moment of vVilliam's advent, the IV, 1480 occur the following items names of the Norman began to pre "John Poyntmaker, for pointing of vail. He brought in Bible names, XI dozen points of silk, pointed Saint names, and his own Teutonic with agelettes of laton, names. The old English names "John Carter, for carriage away of bowed to them and disappeared. a grete loode of robeux that was A curious result followed. From lefte in the strete. the year 1150 to 1550, four hundred "To a laborer called Rycharcl Gardy years in round numbers, there was a ner working in the gardyne. much smaller dictionary of English "Alice Shapster for making and personal names than there had been washing of XXIIII sherts, and for four hundred years before [750 XXIIII stomachers" to 1150] and than there has been in Shapster is a feminjne form of the four hundred years since [1550- shapper or shaper-one who shaped 1950. The Norman list was really or cut out cloths for garments. All a small one, yet took possession of these several individuals, having no nearly ihe whole of Ern:rland. particular surname, took or received A consequence of thi/ was the Pet one from the occupation they tem name Epoch [ 1150-1300] . In every porarily followed. "Privy Purse Ep community of one hundred English enses. Eliz. of York," p. 122. men about the year 1300, there would This was not enough, for in com be an averag·e of twenty Johns and mon parlance it was not likely the fifteen Williams, then would follow foll name would be used. Besides Thomas, Bartholomew, Nicholas, PhiL there might be two, or even three, ip, Simon, Peter, and Isaac from the Johns in the same fami!-y. So late Scriptures, and Richard, Robert, \Val as March 1545. the will of John ter, Henry, Guy, Roger and Baldwin Parvcll de Gynton nms : from the Teutonic list. Of femnle "Alice my wife, and Old John, my names, Matilda. Isabella and Emnn son, to occupy my farm together, were first favorites, and Ceillia. Cath till Olde John Marries; Young John, arine, Margaret. and Gi1Iian rnme my son, shall have Brenlay's land. closely on their heels. Behind thes<\ plower! and sowed at Old John's cost." avain. followed a fairlv familiar num The re~ister of Raby, Leicestershire, ber of names of either· sex, some from ha, this entry: 1he Teu'on. some from the Hebre,v. "1559. Item: 29th day of August some from the Greek and Latin was John, and John Ficke. the Church, but, when all told not a large children of X topher and Anne number. baptized. 18 THE READE RECORD "Item: the 31s August the same John mon Council men for London, first and John were buried" convened, 35 were John, 17 \Villi:im, Mr. Burn who quotes these in 15 Tbomas ( St. Thomas of Canter stances in his "History of Parish burv was now an institution), 10 Registers" adds that at this same Richard, 8 Henry, 8 Robert. In 1385 time "One Tohn Barker had three the guild of St. George of Norwich sons named - John Barker and two contained 377 names. Of these John daughters named Margaret Barker" engrossed no less than 128, "William [Foot note says any number of such 47, Thomas 41. instances might be recorded]. If The Reformation and the Puritan the same family had but one name Commonwealth for a tii-ne darkened for the household, we may imagine the fortunes of John & William, but the difficulty when this one name was the Protestant accession befriended also popular throughout the village. the latter, and now [ 1880] as 800 The difficulty was naturally solved years ago \Villiam is first and John by, firstly, the adoption of Nick second. forms ; secondly the addition of pet desinences. Thus Emma became by But when we come to realize that the one practice simple Emm, by the nearly one third of Englishmen were other Emm.Jtt; and any number of known either by the name of \Villiam boys in a small community might be or John about the year 1300, it will entered in the [Parish] register as be seen that the pet name and nick Bartholomew, and yet preserve their form were no freak but a necessity. individuality in work-a-day life by We dare not attempt a catagory but bearing such names as Bat, Bate, the surnames of today tell us much. Batty, Bartle, Bartelot, Batcock, Bat Will was quite a distinct youth from kin, and Tolly, or Tholy. In a word, Willot, Willot from Wilmot, Wilmot these forms of Bartholomew were from Wilkin and Wilkin from Wil treated as so many separate proper cock. There might be a half dozen names. Johns about the farmstead, but it mattered little so long as one was called Jack, another Jenning, a third * * * * * * * * Jenkin, a fourth Jack cock ( now J a cox as a surname) a fifth Brown To speak of William & John is john and a sixth Micklejohn or Lit to speak of a race & rivalry 800 tlejohn or Properjohn (i.e. well built years old. In Domesday [Book] or hands<:ine) . there were 68 Williams, 48 Roberts, The nick forms are still familiar 28 Walters, to 10 Johns. Robert in many instancec,, though almost Montensis asserts that in 1173 at a entirely confined to such 1 tal.iles as court feast of Henry II, Sir William have descended from tha:· day to St. John and Sir William · Fitz the present. We still talk ,)f Boh, Hamon bade none but those who and Tom, and Dick and Jade The bore the name of William to appear. introduction of Bible names, c. t the There were present 120 Williams, Reformation did them much harm. all Knights. In Edward I's reign But the Reformation and· the English John came forward.. In a Wiltshire Bible combined utterly overwhelmed document containing 588 names, 92 are the pet desinences, and they suc William, 88 John, 55 Richard, 48 cumbed. Robert, 23 Roger, Geoffrey, Ralph, and Peter 16. A century later John was first. In 1347 out of 133 com- THE READE RECORD 19 2 1 SAMUEL READ (JOHN ) OF MENDON WILL, 1717. SUFFOLK CO. REG. PROBATE IN the NAME OF Gon AMEN, Fifth ITEM. I give & bequeath to my of Aprill in the year of our Lord two eldest grandsons, Vizt, Samuel Seventeen hundred & Seventeen, I Read son of Samuel Read, and John Samuel Read of Mendon in the Coun Read son of Ebenezer Read each of ty of Suffolk in the Province of the them one Gun. Massachusetts Bay in New England, ITEM. I give and bequeath to my being aged an4 Lame of Body, but of Youngest son Ebenezer Read. his Perfect memory thanks be to the heirs and assigns forever as an addi Lord, minding the uncertainty of this tion to what I have already given Transitory life and desiring to settle him by Deed, all my Land and Mea that estate that God has blessed me dow which is not contained in his with all, Do make this my last \Vill Deed lying upon the \Vest side of and Testament, In manner and form the \Vest River between the County following, and First desiring of God Road and SAMUEL READS BRIDGE my Father pardon of all my sins over the said River, the whole Land past, commit my Soul to him through and Meadow being bounded North Jesus Christ my Saviour and Re erly upon the Land of SAMUEL deemer, and my Body to decent READ by a line of marked Trees, Burial, and for the settling of my vVesterly upon a Town Highway or Temporal Estate, Do order, give and Common, and Southerly upon the bequeath and dispose of the same in County Road, and Easterly upon the !!Janner and form following. aforesaid West River, and also, FIRST, I will that my Debts and Twelve acres of Land lying upon Funeral Expenses be truly paid by Mumford River, which I purchased my executors herein after named. of Samuel Read by the place called ITEM. I give and bequeath unto my the South Road; also that Land of eldest son Samuel Read his heirs mine on the east side of Mumford and assigns forever as an addition River on tbe South side the County 1o what I have already given him by Road as it is bounded on the Town Deed, the remainder of my meadow Record ; and also Twenty five acres lying upon both sides of the West of Land on the ·west side the Great river that was laid out to my Acre River below James Emersons Land Home lot, as it is bounded upon as Recorded in the Town Records; the Towns Records, and all my also Two acres of meadow at Sho Land and Meadow on both sides conog, at the North end of my mea Mumford River, lying on the North dow there, and a five acre Right in side of the Country Road to \Vood all future Divisions which will make stock and also fifty acres of my fifth up to him with what I have given Division of Lands laid · out near him by Deed a Twenty Acre Lot Shoconog Brook as is Recorded in with all the Rights and Privileges be the Town Record for Mendon, and longing in all the Divisions of it. also a ten acre rig-ht in all future ITEM. I give and bequeath unto Divisions, which will make up to him my Son-in-Law Seth Chapin as an and complete a Thirty Acre Lot with arlclition to what I have formerly what I have formerly given him by g-iven to my Daughter Mary Chapin, De0 d wi·h all the Rights and Privil DPce:1 sec! forty shillings. eges thereto belong·ing or appertain lTEM. I give and bequeath to my ing with all the Divisions thereto be Grand Daughter Hopestill Read five longing. pounds ten shillings. 20 THE READE RECORD ITEM. I give and bequeath to my To Brass, Iron, Tin, \Vooden Maid Ann Chanery her time at my Vessels-Tramels, Hand- decease or five pounds if she serve i rons, Tongs Fireslice...... 9. 5 " out her time faithfully with me. To Chests, Chairs, Smooth FINALLY, I give and bequeath unto ing Iron, Joynt Stool, To my Two Sons, Sam~el Read and vV ool, Woolen Cloath and Ebenezer Read, the remainder of J\1y yarn, Spinning wheels ...... 5. 1 " Land and Moveable Estate and t"a To Two Horses 12. " " their Heirs, to be equally divided To 4 Cows and one heifer .. 16 " " between them and their children. To Honse and Barn, orchard and Thirty four acres land 1.60 " " If either of them dye hefore it be To Out Lands and Meadows 60 " " divided, and by these presents I ap point, ordain and constitute my Two £39U2.00 Sons, Samuel and Ebenezer Read to Apprized By, be my executors of this my last \Vill Thomas \i\Thite, Samuel Moor, John to see. the same performed and Lega Tiller. cies payed, ratifying this to be my SUFFOLK ss. last Will and no other. By the Honble Samuel Sewall Esqr. IN WITNESS whereof I have set Judge of Probate &c. my hand and Seal the day and year SAMUEL READ and EBENEZER READ above written [ 5th April 1717] In Executors made oath that this in the Third year of the Reign of our ventory amounting to Three Hundred Soveraign, Lord George, of Great and Ninety One Pounds and twelve Britain, France and Ireland, King shillings, is a true and perfect Inven Defender of the Faith &c. tory of the Estate of their Father Samuel Read (SEAL) Samuel Read of Mendon Deceased, SIGNED, SEALED, Published, and De and that more hereafter appear, they clared by the said Samuel Read that will cause it to be added & shown the writing on the other side was his before me. last Will and Testament. Samuel Sewall IN PRESENCE of us, Thomas Thayer, J. Probate John Joanes, Ephraim Chapin. Boston March 13, 1717 Examined Examined p. John Boydell Regr. p. John Boydell, Regr. [Will dated 5th Apr. 1717, proved 13 Mar. 1717/18) COMMENT Samuel' Read ( son of J ohn1 of INVENTORY Rehoboth see Reade Record No: V.) was a noted townsman in Men A true Inventory of all and Sin clan, and Inn Keeper. Made free gular the Goods, Chattels and Credits man Oct. 15, 1673 and Constable in of SAMUEL READ Deceased as fol 1681. He married twice. loweth: (1) at Rehoboth 10 May 1668 MENDON JANUARY 27th. 1717. Hopestill Holbrook who d. in Men Imprs. His Cash and apparel£80. 7." don 12 Jan. 1705/6 To Books ...... 1.16." (2) Hannah (whose maiden name To Beds, Bedding, Furniture is desired) who d. in Mendon 24 Jan. and Bedsteads ...... 39 " " 1716/17. To Tables and Table Linnen 2.11 " CHILDREN BY WrFE HoPESTILL To Arms and Staff Belts ... 1.10 " Samuel" b ...... M. ( 1) To Pewter ...... 4. 2 " Deborah Chapin 8 July 1693 THE READE RECORD 21 M. (2) Abigail Vv'hite 7 Jan 1703/4 3. ANNA 3 b. 3 Feb. 1672/3, d. Mary' b. M. Seth Chapin 20 May 1689. m. (1) 2 Jan 1700 Samuel Engs. Ebenezer b. M. Sarah Chapin 7. Feb. m (2) 28 Sept. 1711 Wm. Higam 1703/4. botham. [From note book of late George S. 4. THOMAS3 bp. 26 Sept. 1675, 2nc Stewart] Ch. "Marriner" "He [Samuel2 of Mendon] is the an m. 1 Mar. 1707 Mary Fifield.? 3 cestor of the Mendon, Uxbridge, 5. OBADIAH b. 29 Nov. 1677 d. Northbridge, Milford, Oxford and Young. Charlton, Reeds." 6. ]AMES' b. 29 Feb. 1679/80. d. (Hist. Reed Fam. 1861, p. 194.) m. Elizabeth- --A.H. R.- He m. (2) Boston ( 1682) ELIZA BETH BROUGHTON who d. Boston 26 Feb. 1712/13 ae 67. CHILDREN B. BOSTON : 3 1 7. OBADIAH b. 27 Mar. 1683 OBEDIAH READZ (ESDRAS ) m. 13 Apr. 1710 Jane Perkins. Housewright -- Boston 8. Mary" b. 4 May 1684 See Will, Reade Record No. V m. 20 May 1715 Thomas Miller 9. NATHANIEL• b. 23 Aug. 1686 cl. Bom Salem 1640, cl. Boston 19 Feb. young. 1721/22 in 82nd year. 10. SARAH 3 b. 26 Jan. 1687/8 He m. ( l ) Dorchester 19 Aug. 1664 m. 5 July 1713 Richard "Henges." ANNA SwrFT who d. Boston 13 Sept. 1680 ae 33. The above taken from the Note CHILDREN B. BOSTON: Book of the late GEORGE S. STEWART, 1. ELIZABETH 3 b. 29 Mar. 1669, d. former Genealogist of the Reade So m. 6, July 1691, Samuel Durham. ciety. ( See also Esdras' Hist. Reed 2. SARAH 3 b. 16 Apr. 1671 d. young. Fam." p. 151, & Reade Rec. No.5 V.) 22 THE READE RECORD MEMBERSHIP ROLLS HONORARY MEMBERS OF THE READE SOCIETY READ, COM. ALBERT CUSHING, u. s. N. READE, ALEYN LYELL Liverpool, Eng. Washington, D. C. Died Nov. 5, 1923 READ, ARTHUR WILLIAM Leicester, Eng. REED, J. RUSSELL Boston, Mass. READ, Srn C. HERCULES BART. London, Eng. REED, ALANSON HENRY Brookline, Mass. President Royal Archreological Society Died Jan. 8, 1924 LIFE MEMBERS OF THE READE SOCIETY ANDREWS, MRs. ELLA R. New York, N. Y. READ, SAMUEL H. New Haven, Conn. ANDREWS, FLETCHER R. Cleveland Hgts., 0. READ, MRs. JULIET E. Des l\i1oines, Iowa ANNAN, MRS. IDA M. Lawrence, Mass. READE·, JOSEPH F. Kew York, N. Y. BINFORD, MRS. MARIA R. Roxbury, Me. READE, Mrss CHRISTIA M. Lombard, Ill. GOODRICH, MRS. ELLA R. Hartford, Conn. REED_,. WILLIAM E. New York, N. Y. HODGES, Mrss MARY A. Foxboro, Mass. REED, ALANSON H. Boston, Mass. LARKIN, MRS. FRANCES H. Buffalo, N. Y. REED, ALANSON L. Biltmore, N. C. LEFFERTS, MRS, MARSHALL C. New York, N. Y. REED, Mrss ANNA M. Philadelphia, Pa. MARDEN, MRS. HARRIET A. R. The Dalles, Ore. REED, CHARLES W. Boston, Mass. MCNICOL, MRS. BERNICE E. R. REED, EDGAR Worcester, Mass. Jewett City, Conn. REED, Mrss ELLEN A. New Haven, Conn. MORSE, WILLARD S. New York, N. Y. REED, HENRY B. Auburndale, Mass. MORSS, MRS. EVERETT Boston, Mass. REED, HORATIO !VI. New York, N. Y. MORTON, MRS. FLORENCE E. R. REED, DR. JAMES H. Boston, Mass. Worcester, Mass. REED, JAMES R. Pasadena, Cal. NADEAU, MRS. ADELINE M. York Village, Me. REED, JOHN Fl. . Erie, Pa. READ, CHARLES F. Boston, Mass. REED, JOHN G. Boston, Mass. READ, BENJAMIN S. Denver, Colo. RE•ED, MISS MAE I. Columbus, 0. READ, Mrss CLARA A. New Bedford, Mass. REED, MARION B. Lowell, Mass. READ, EDMUND S. Washington, D. C. REED, Mrss MARY s. Boise, Idaho READ, MISS ELLA H. New Bedforil, Mass. REED, RICHARD H. New York, N. Y. READ, FRANKLIN F. 2nd Pittsfield, Mass. REED, ROBERT C. Boston, Mass. READ, GEORGE B. Bloomington, Ill. REED, Mrss TEMPERANCE P. READ, COM. GEORGE H. Great Barrington, Mass. Pelham Manor, N. Y. READ, GEORGE w. Taunton, Mass. REED, DR. WILLIAM E. Washingtonville, N. Y. READ, HENRY M. Chatham, N. J. REED, WILLIAM T. Boston, Mass. READ, JAMES A. Arlington, N. J. ROBINSON, MRS. GRACE R. New York, N. Y. READ, JOSEPH E. Erie, B. C. AARQENT, ALI,EN C. Graniteville, Mass. READ, HON. JOSEPH Summerside, P. E. I. SEIGEL, CHARLES H. Chicago, Ill. READ, J. PAULDING Newark, N. J. STOREY, HAMPTON L. Altadena, Cal. READ, Mrss MARGARET H. New York, N. Y. WATERMAN, LEWIS A. Providence, R. I. READ, PROF. MELBOURNE S. Hamilton, N. Y. '-\rELLS., VVELLINGTON Boston, Mass. READ, NEWBURY F. New York, N. Y. ANNUAL MEMBERS OF THE READE SOCIETY ADAMS, Mrss SARAH R. Brighton, Mass. ,TACKSON, MRS. MARY ABIGAIL R. ALLEY, JOHN S. Pelham, N. Y. East Orange, N. J. ALLISON, ISAIAH Downs Grove, Ill. .TOHNSON, ALFRED, PH.D. Brookline, Mass . BANKHAGE, HILMAN R. Danville, Ill. KELLY, GEORGE R. Boston, Mass. BANKHAGE, MRS. ALICE D. Danville, Ill. KEON, Mns. CATHERINE R. w. BARNS, Mas. CLARA E. Chicago, Ill. Washington, D. C. BLACKMAN, HoMER B. Malden, Mass. KILPATRICK, Mas. MARION D. Beatrice, Neb. BRIGHTMAN, Mrss EvA ST. C. Fall River, Mass. KIMBALL, MISS HELEN F. Brookline, Mass. CHAMPION, WILLIAM J. Boston, Mass. LEONARD, Mas. Jor-IN F. Brookline, Mass. CLARKE, ARTHUR F. Boston, Mass. LEVINGS, MRs. ELIZABETH R. New York, N. Y. CLARKE, HELEN G. Boston, Mass. ;\1ADDEN, MRs. ,JOSEPHINE R. Shelbyville, Ill. BURNS; HARRY L. Eveleth, Minn. MARKHAM, MRS. RAY Cleveland, 0. CARSON, MRs RACHEL F. Knoxville, Tenn. MASON, MRS. ELIZABETH V. Atlanta, Ga. BRIMMER, Mus. MARY A. C. Lisbon, N. H. MERROW, MRS. RENA M. Malden, Mass. COOPER, MRS. CAROLINE S. Minneapolis. Minn. NEAD, Mas. ROSE ,v. Reading. Pa. COPELAND, Mrss MARIA A. Round Hill, Va. NORTON, MRs. MYRTLE P. ,v. Somerville, Mass. COREY, CHARLES R. Washington, D. C. PARSONS, Mas. MARY A. R. Avon Lake, 0. DURGIN, DR. E. H. Cupertino, Cal. PECKHAM, MRS. ELEANOR G. S. DTTSKY, MRS. JSABEL R. Rochester, N Y. Colorailo Springs, Colo. ELWELL, Mas. CYNTHIA R. S. Weymouth, Mass, PELTIER, Mas. MARIA R. Brookline, Mass. FJSTEY_, MRS. LALA REED Denver, Colo. PERRY, DAVID C. Brookline, ~lass. FARR, Mas. VIRGINIA R. Glendale, Cal. PETTER, MRS. GEORGIANA E. Brookline, Mass. FIELD, J. HOWARD Brockton, Mass. PHILLIPS, MRS. MARGERY R. R. Meitford. Mnss. FLETCHER, HARRY G. West Somerville, Mass. PORTER, MRS. EDWARD s. Louisville, Ky. FOOTE, Mas. EMMA B. Scranton. Pa. PRESCOTT, Mrss CLARA F. Lawrence, Mass. FRAZER, Mas. IDA C. Leominster, Mass. PRESTON, MRS. ANTOINETTE R. GEER, Mas. NETTIE R. New London., Conn. New London, Conn. GIPSON, MRS. JEANNETTE R. PROUTY, MRS. MARY R. Boston, Mass. Crawfordsville, Init. RAYMOND, DANIEL V. New York, N. Y. HARMAN, MRS. GEORGE C. .Taeksonville. Fla. READ, ANDREW .J. Boston, Mass. HEUSTIS, FRANK R. Hyde Park. l\fass. READ, Mus. BERTHA C. F. Fall River, Mass. THE READE RECORD 23 READ, CHARLES A. Manchester, :.Vlass. REED, GEORGE w. Boston, Mass. READ, CHARLES C. Arlington, Mass. REED_, GEOHG-E \V. RoanokP, Va. READ, CLARENCE F. ,veusville, N. Y. REED, HAROLD E'. Brookline, l\Iass. READ, lcDWARD M. St. Louis, Mo. REED, MRS. SAHA S. Brookline, l\Iass. READ, ELRERT A. Shenandore, Iowa REED, HAHRY L. Auburn, N. Y. READ, Mrss ELSIE San Antonio, Tex. REED, :.VIrss HELEN LEAH Cambridge, l\fass. READ, ERXEST C. l!'all River, Mass. HEED_, IIoMEB. J. Canandaigua, N. Y. READ, ERVIN W. New York, N. Y. Rum, JoHN H. Amenia, No. Dak. READ, FREDERICK ,v. Port ,Vashington, N. Y. REED, JOHN WARNER 3D Benton Harbor, Mich. READ, GEORGE H. Springfield, Mass. REED, DR. ,J. :.VlAilJON San Francisco, Cal. READ, GEORGE R. New York, N. Y. Rum, :.lirss JULIA I. Cleveland, 0. READ, MAJ. GEN. C. GEORGE W. Columbus, O. REED, l\Irss LILLIAK Washington, D. C. READ, HAROLD C. Wellesley Hills, Mass. REED, l\Irss Lucy H. South Weymouth, Mass. J{JjJAD_, 1\[AJ. 1IEUNAXDO _;\I, Lf'Xington, Va. HEEP, l\Ius. )lAUGAHJilT E. Dorchester, 1\Iass. READ., DR. JAY J\I. San l:I'rancisco, Cal. REED., MoXTGOMEiff Boston, ;\lass. READFs, B. CLINTON St. John, N. B. REED, HoN. MORHIS A. St. Joseph, l\Io. READE, DR. G. W. East Orange, N. J. REED, PHILLIPS L. Dedham, Mass, READE, HUBERT Winnipeg, Mani. Rirnn, RALPH D. J\Ianchester, N. H. READE, JOSIAH T. Lombard, Ill. REED, S.urcEL B. Boston, Mass. Rm1im, .A.LA~so:-;r G. Cleveland, O. REED, I-IoN. ,v AnHE~ A. Brockton, J\Iass. R:rnED_, ALBERT A. Boulder, Colo. REED, \VILLIA)I E. New York, N. Y. REED, ALDER1' tl'£IIERTON WinchestN', Mass. REED, PI<0F. WILLIAM I-I. Roxbury, Mass. REED, ALBERT :u. ;\Ianchester, Vt. REED, l\Ins. JULIA L. A. So. Weymouth, ;\lass. REED_, ...'1LBJ FRID/')'{; BLONDY IS IN LOVE WITH WE.LL, .S-HE. SHOWED US A WIDOW WHO t.S-Fi?ICH,AND PROUD HE"R /'\NCE.STRP;L PORTR/>\IT..r 01= HER ANCESTRY, LAST NIGHT ANO TI-\IN . THEN .S-HE. 8AID TO ME: '"HOW AND "THE.Y TRACED Hll'l'l FA"R CAN YOU TRACE YOUR.. AS FAR AS CHINA,BUT ANCl=.STRY; MR. DIPPY f?'> HE GOi AWAY!" <..-NOT F,'\R.;~ .SAID.I. "BUT MY FRIEND BLONDY CAN. HIS:1------<-"'-l GREAT-GRANOFATHER. WAS CASHIER. 11'1 A:NEWYORK BA111K, By permission of The Boston Globe Ube 1Reaoe 1Reccr~ NUMBER XVII. BOSTON, MASS., U.S.A. 1926 THE READE SOCIETY FOR GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH ORGANIZED, 1904 INCORPORATED, 1914 The Twenty-Second Annual Meeting of the Reade Society was held in Kimball Hall, New England Historic-Genealogical Building, 9 Ashburton Place, Boston, Mass., October 30, 192 5, as per notice given. The meeting was called to order by the President, Captain George W. Reed, at three o'clock, P.M., upon the announcement b j the Secretary that a quorum was present. The minutes of last year's meeting were read by the Secre tary, approved, and placed on file. The Treasurer's report was read, approved, and ordered placed on file. The Secretary's report was read, approved, and ordered placed on file. The Nominating Committee, composed of Mr. Henry B. Reed, Mr. Charles F. Read, and Miss Lucy Reed, submitted their report of officers for the ensuing year, which was ordered and voted adopted as printed on page I 3. The Secretary was authorized to write letters. to Miss Helen Leah Reed, and Mr. Albert H. and Miss Helen Reed. Some very well chosen and extremely interesting remarks were made by Mr. Edgar Reed, of Worcester, and some general discussion followed. Adjournment was then taken to listen to music furnished by Mr. Byron W. Reed in his inimitable style, for which the Society voted its thanks, after which refreshments were enjoyed by all. Adjourned until October, 1926. HAROLD F. REED, Secretary. NEW ANNUAL MEMBERS ADMITTED Mrs. Emma Reed Webster, DeLaud. Fla. Davi BENJAMIN FRANKLIN'S WIFE As the sesguicentennial of the signing of "The Declaration of Inde pendence" is to be celebrated in Phila. this year of 1926, it is of interest to Members of The Read family that Benjamin Franklin's wife was a, Philadelphia, Read. Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston, January 17, 1706. He married Deborah Read· of Philadelphia, in 1730, and died April 17, 1790. His career is too well known to need an extended reference in "The Record". They had issue a son and a daughter, viz., Francis Folger, and Sarah. Francis Folger Franklin died in boyhood, and his body was buried in the "burial plot" of Christ Church Cemetery, Philadelphia. In the Franklin Collection of the American Philosophical Society, at Phila., is "Benja. Franklin's Journal, begun July 4, 1730". A date "July 4" to become memorable in the History of his country. From which journal is extracted the following memoranda and entries relating to his wife and her mother, whose name is frequently written "Mother Read". On the inside cover of the Journal, in Franklin's handwriting, is "Mema. D Read came into the house September 23., 1730''. In the Journal he has also recorded "Philada. July 1, 1731. Mrs. Read has agreed with me for the Shop, one side,-The Rent to begin the 2d Inst. at £ 6" (six pounds) "per Annun1". This is followed by sixty-four entries of unpaid petty accounts trans- ferred from "Mrs. Read's Shop Book". · Under date of January 6, 1731/2 appears the following :-"Then ad justed accounts with Mrs. Read, and she is Dr. to balance the Shop ac count- 2. 13. 9¼ £ s cl For Rent Due the 2d Inst 3. For Board 6 Months due at November Fair last 5. £ 10. 13. 9¼ £ s d And there is credit for Cash I borrowed £ 10. 0. 0 For Commsns 3. 2. 11 £ 13. 2s. lld." HON. WELLINGTON WELLS HONORED BY PRESIDENT COOLIDGE. The Reade Society extends its congratulations to Hon. Wellington Wells, a Life Member of the Reade Society. President Coolidge, January, 1926, has appointed President Wel lington Wells of the Massachusetts Senate to be the Massachusetts representative on the National Advisory Commission for the Sesquicentennial international exposition to be held in Philadelphia this summer as a celebration of the 150th anniversary of American Independence. The first meeting of the Commission occurs January 20. THE READE RECORD 3 INDEX OF "READE RECORDS" I TO XVI. OF LINES OF EARLY AMERICAN READ [etc.] SETTLERS & LEADING SUBJECTS. [Settlers names numbered consecutively.] ["Records" numbered in Roman figures.] No. 1 Col. Thomas, of Wickford, Essex, Eng.; Boston 1630; Salem, Mass. 1636; III; XIII, 5-7; XV, 10-12. 2 Will:am of Batcomb, Somerset, Eng.; born 1607; of Weymouth, Mass. 1635; III, 5; IV, 11 ; X, 2-4; XIV, 23; XV, 13, 15. 3 Robert of Boston, Mass. 1635; Exeter, N. H.; III; XI, 3-11; XIII, 3. 4 William, came in the "Defense" 1635; Dorchester, Mass. 1638/9; Woburn, Mass.; III; V, 2; VI, 5, 11, 12; VIII, 9; X, 15; XIII, 3. 5 William, a passenger in the "Expectation" 1635 from London to the Isle of Provi dence, aged 16; III. 6 Thomas, of Salem, Mass. 1636; III; Y, 6-7; VI: 9-11; X, 4-6; XIII: 2,3; XIV: 20; XV: 5, 8, 9. 7 John of Weymouth, Mass. 1637-9; removed to Rehoboth, Mass.; III; IV: 7; V: 5, 6; VIII: 14; XIV: 21; XV: 19-21. 8 Esdras, Muddy River [Brookline, Mass.] 1638; Salem, Chelmsford, Woburn, Boston, Mass.; III; V: 7, 12-15; VI: 6; X: 7, 15; XV: 21. 9 Matthew, Salem, Mass.; III. JO Philip of Weymouth, Mass. 1641; III; VII: 13, 14; VIII: 12-14. 11 Zachary, [given in "Reade Record" III, should be Rhodes]. 12 Benjamin of Duxbury, Mass. III; a Benjamin of Marblehead, Mass. XIV: 3, 14-17. 13 Thomas "Red" of Watertown, Mass. 1644, apprentice of Thos. King, III. 14 William of Stratford, Conn. before 1650; III; X :· 6, 7, 16. 15 Zacheus of Boston, Mass. 1655, mariner on the "Unicorn", III. 16 William of Weymouth, Mass., 1651; II: 2; III: 5, 7; IV: 3, 8; VII: 9; X: 11 ; XII: 8. 17 John of New London, Conn. 1651; III. 18 Thomas, aged about 22, deposition Aug. 2, 1652; III; XIII: 14, 15. 19 John, came in "The Trades Increase", apprenticed to Michael Pearce of Hingham 1653; III. 20 Thomas of Colchester, England; Sudbury, Mass. 1655; III; VII: 10, 13; X: 12-15; XII: 3-7; XIII: 7, 8, 19, 22, 23; XIV: 21; XV: 5. 21 Thomas of Boston, Mass. admitted inhabitant 1656; III. 22 John of Dedham, Mass. 1659; III. 23 Dr. Philip of Salem, Lynn, Weymouth, Concord, Mass.; III; IV: 4; V: 10; VII: 14; X: 15; XII: 9; IO. 24 Edward of Marblehead, Mass.; '1660; III; XIV: 3, 9, 10, 23. 25 Capt. William of Boston, Mass.; married about 1661; XIV: 18-20, 23; III. 26 John of York County, Maine, XIII: 8, 13; III. 27 John of Portsmouth, N. H. 1666; III. 28 John of Newport, R. I.; freeman 1666; VIII: 10, 11; III. 29 John of Warwick, R. I. 1667; III; XII: 10; XVI: 12-14. 30 Joseph, came in the Arabella 1671 aged 24; III. 31 Christopher, of Boston, Mass. 1672; born about 1640; III; XIII: 10, 11. 32 Thomas of Marblehead, Mass. 1674; III, None such. A misreading of the Town Records, see XIV : 3. 33 "Michel", a soldier in King Philip's War 1676, III. 34 Christopher of Salem and Beverly, Mass., enlisted 1676 in King Philip's War, III. 35 Thomas of Chelmsford, Mass. born about 1656; III; V: 10-12; X: l 9; XVI: 3, 4. 36 Richard of Providence, R. I., removed to Boston, Mass. 1682; XIV: 22. 37 Richard of Marblehead, Mass. born about 1632; III; XIV: 3-5, 11, 14-'17, 23; XVI. 38 William of New England, mariner, makes John Barlock of Ratcliff, Stepney, England, Gent. & wife Eliz. his Attys. Oct. 1691. 39 Samuel of Marblehead, Mass.; XIV: 10, 11, 14-17; XVI: 15; III. 40 John of Cecil, Co., Maryland, Father of George "The Signer", XVI: 4-6. 4 T~E READE RECORD INDEX OF "READE RECORDS", I TO XVI (Concluded) 41 James of Jamestown, Virginia, 1607; VII: 2-7. 42 Col. George Read, Virginia 1637, General Washington's ancestor, VI: 5; XVI: 9~12. 43 John of Philadelphia,.Penn.; 1677-1724; XVI: 15. 44 John of Alexandria, Va. 1725; XVI: 15. Virginia Early Emigrant Reads etc. III: 5, VI: 5; X: 8, 9. West Indies Early Emigrant Reads etc. 16 to 1700; X : 9. Principal Subjects:- Alanson H. Reed, Tribute to, XVI insert. Albert C. Read, Commander, U. S. N. "Columbus of the Air", XII: 7, 8. Amherst's Oldest Graduate, Josiah T. Read, XVI: 7. Sir C. Hercules Reed, Kt., L.L.D., at King Tuthankhamen's Tomb, etc. XVI: 8. Colcestrian Society, Colchester Royal Grammar School, etc., XVI : 8. "Columbus of the Air", Commander Albert C. Read, U. S. N., XII: 7, 8. First English Letter, America to England, etc. XIII: 20. First Moving Fort in New England, XVI: 14. First English Settlement in America, James Read with Capt. John Smith, etc. VII, 2-7. Heraldry, VIII : 9; Reade, etc. VI : 2, 3. Lee, Genl. R. E. his Read relationship, XVI, 12. Loyalist Reads, XVI : 6, 7. N ayy, Confederate, Lt. Charles Read of, IX: 12-16. Mistakes in Jacob W. Reed's "History of The Reed (etc.) Family", (1861) XIV: 23. Names, The Reade, etc. XIII: 17. Paucity of Names after the Conquest, XV: 16, 18. Pirate, Mary Read the, IX: 12-16. President of Mass. Senate, Hon. Wellington Wells, XVI: 7. Read etc., Heraldry of, VI: 2, 3. Salem Marriages, XV: 16. Signer of "The Declaration of Independence," George Read, XVI : 4-6. Virginia Reads etc., Early, II : 5; V : 15; X : 8, 9. Washington, General, his Read descent, XVI, 9-12. Witchcraft, Papers in case of Wilmot Reed, XVI : 15. FORM OF 'BEQUESTS IN WILLS u I give, devise, and bequeath unto the Reade Society, a corpora tion duly existing under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massa- chusetts, the sum of ____dollars [or] the hereinafter-described property, to wit: '' 'I'HE READE RECORD 5 WITCHCRAFT Indictment v. Wilmot Reed. No. 1. Essex in the Province of the Massachusetts Bay in New England ss., Anno R. R. & Reginee Gulielmi & Mariee Anglica &c Quarte Anno Domini 1692. The Juriors for our Souv. Lord and Lady the King and Queen doe pre sent that Willmott Redd wife of Samuel Redd [No. 39] of Marblehead In the County of Essex, £fisherman upon the Thirty first day of May In the yeare aforesd and divers other days and times as well before as after Certaine detestable arts called Whitchcraft and Sorceries Wickedly Mali tiously and felloniously hath used practised and exercised At and in the Town of Salem in the County of Essex aforesaid in upon and against one Elisa Booth of Salem aforesaid single Woman by which said Wicked acts of ye said Eliza Booth the day & year aforesaid and divers other days and times both before and after was and is Tortured Aflicted Consumed Pined vVasted and Tormented and also for Sundry other acts of Whitch craft by the said Willmot Redd Comitted and done before and since that time against the peace of our Souv. Lord & Lady the King & Queen theire Crowne and Dignity and the forme of the Statute in that case made and provided. Indictment v. Wilmot Reed. No. 2 Essex in the· province of the Massachusetts Bay in New England. Anno R Rs & Reginee Gulielmi & Mariee Angliee &c Quarto Annoq Domini 1692. The Juriors for our Souv. Lord and Lady the King & Queen doe pre sent that Willmott Redd wife of Samuel Redd of Marblehead In tge County of Essex ffisherman, upon the Thirty first day of may In the year afore said and divers other days and times as well before as after, Certain De testable Arts called Whitchcraft and Soceries Wickedly Malliciously and felioniously hath used practised and Exercised at and in the Town of Salem in the County of Essex aforesaid in upon and against Eliza Hobert of Salem aforesaid in the County of Essex aforesaid single Woman by which said wicked Acts the said Elixa Hobert the day & yeare aforesaid and Divers other dayes and times both before and after was and is Tor tured, afflicted, Consumed Pined Wasted and Tormented and also for sundry other acts of ·witchcraft by the said Willmot Redd Comitted and done before and since that time against the peace of our Soveraigne Lord and Lady the King and Queen theire Crowne and Dignity And the forme of the Stattute in that Case made and Provided. · Examination of Willmott Reed. The examination of Wilmot Redd wife of Saml Redd of Marblehead ffisherman, 31 May 1692. When this examinant was brought in, Mercy Lewis, Mary Walcot & Abigail Williams fell into fits. Mercy Lewis said this Woman hath Pincht me a great many times. Mary Walcot sais this woman brought the Book to her. Ann Putnam junr. saith she never hurt her, but she hath seen her once (with) Mercy Lewis & once (with) Mary Walcot the last fast day. 6 THE READE RECORD Eliz. Hubbard said this Examinant had brought the book to her, & told her she would knock her in the head if she would not write. Ann Putnam said she brought the Book to her just now. Eliz. Booth fell into a fit & Mary W alcot & Ann Putnam said it was this woman afflicted her. · Susan Sheldon was ordered to go to the examinant but was knockt down before she came to her, & being so carryed to said Redd in a fit, was made well after said Redd hadd graspt her arm. Eliz. Hubbard dealt wild after the same manner. This examinant was had by the Magistrate to look upon Eliz. Hubbard & upon the examinant casting her eye upon said Hubbard she the said Hubbard was knockt down. Abig. Williams & John Indian being carried to the Examinant in a grevious fit were made well by her grasping their arms. This examinant being often urged what she thought these Persons ailed, would reply, I cannot tell. Then being askt if she did not think they were Bewitched she answered, I cannot tell, And being urged for her opinion in the case, All she would say was, my opinion is they are in a sad con dition. Summons V. Willmot Reed. Wm. & Mary by ye Grace of God of England Scottland and ffrance & Ireland, King & Queen defendrs. of ye faith &c, Essex SS. To ye Sheriff of Essex or deputy or Constable of Marblehead, Greeting-Wee Comand you to Warn & give notice unto ye wife & daughter of Thomas Dodd, ye wife & daughter of Thomas Ellis, John Caley, David Shapley, wife & daughter of John Chinn, Marthah Beale, Elias Henly junr. & wife, Ben jamin Gale, Joane Bubbee, Charity Putnam, & Jacob Wormwood. That they & Every of them be and personally appear at ye Court of Oyer and Termoner holden at Salem to-morrow at Eight of ye clock in ye Morning there to Testify ye truth to ye best of your knowledge on Severall Indict ments Exhibited against Wilmot Redd, hereof make return, fail not, dated in Salem, Sept. 13th 1692, in ye fourthe year of our Reign. Stephen Sewall, Ce. I have warn[ed] & summoned all ye persons within mentioned accord ingly except John Calley & Ellis henly who are at sea & benj. (Benj. Gale) not well. Septber ye 44 th by 7 oclock in ye morning, P [per] mee James Smith, Conse (Constable) in Marblehead. Mary Walcott v. Wilmott Reed The deposition of mary walcott who testifieth and saith that I was for a considerable time afflicted by a woman which tould me hir name was Redd and that she came from Marblehead but on the 31 may 1692 being the day of the examination of willmott Redd then I saw that she was the very same woman that tould me hir name was Redd, and she did most dreadfully afflict and torment me dureing the time of hir examination for if she did but look upon me she would strike me down or almost choak me, also on the day of hir examination I saw willmott Redd, or hir ap pearance most greviously afflict and torment mercy lewes, Eliz. Hubbard and Ann putnam and I believe in my heart that willmott Redd is a witch THE READE RECORD 7 and that she has often afflicted and tormented me & the afforesd persons by acts of witchcraft. Mary walcott upon her oath affirmed to ye grand Inquest yt ye above written evidence is ye truth-Sept. 14-1692. Jurat in Curia. Mary Warren v. Wilmott Reed. The deposition of mary warren who testifieth and saith that I canot say that willmott Redd ever hurt me but I saw willmott Redd on the 31 may 1692 most greviously afflict and torment mary walcott, Abigaill wil liams and Eliz. Booth & elizabeth Hubbard and Ann putnam and I verily beleve in my heart that willmott Redd is a witch & that she has often hurt the above said persons by acts of witchcraft. Mary Waren upon oath affirmed to ye grand Inquest to ye truth of ye above written evidence, Sept. 14th, 1692, and this day she hath afflicted this deponant most Greviously. J urat in Curia [ Sworn to in Court] Ann Putnam v. Wilmott Reed. The deposition of Ann putnam who testifieth and saith that I was for a considerable time afflicted by a woman that tould me hir name was Redd and that she came from Marblehead, but on the 31 may 1692, being the day of the examination of wilmott Redd then I saw that she was the very same woman that tould me hir name was Redd and she did most grevi ously torment me dureing the time of hir examination, for if she did but look on me she would strick me down or almost choak me, also on the day of the examination I saw wilmott Redd or hir appearance most grevi ously afflict and torment mary walcott, Elis Hubbard, Elis Bo [ o] th and Abigail williams, and I very beleve that Willmott Redd is a witch and that she has often afflicted me and the afforesaid persons by acts of witch craft. Ann Putnam owned ye truth of ye above written evidence to ye grand inquest Sept. 14, 1692, upon oath, Jurat in Curia. Elizabeth Hubbard makes a similar deposition. Sarah Dod v. Wilmott Reed. Sarah Dod affirmed upon her oath to ye grand Inquest that she heard Mrs Simse threatened to have \Vilmot Redd before a Majestrate for some of sd(said) Redds misdemeanures, sd Redd wisht sd Simse might never any wayes [ certain restraints of nature], & soon after, to this deponants knowledge it fell out with Mrs. Simse according sd Redds wish. This she owned before sd Jury of inquest, Septr. 14: 1692. Mr. Ambros Gale affirmed that Mrs Simse was abot that time or soon after so aflicted, as was then reported. Septemr. 14, 1692, Juriat in Curia. Charity Pitman v. Wilmott Reed. 0 The Testimony of Charity Pitman of Marblehead- This deponant aged twenty nine years, affirms that about five years agoe Mrs Symes of ye Towne haveing lost some linnen which she suspected Martha Laurence, the girle which then lived with Wilmott Reed, had taken up, desired the deponant to goe with her to Wilmott Redds, and 8 THE READE RECORD demanding the same, having many words about the same mrs Syms told her, that if she would not deliver them, she would go to Salem to mr. Hathornes and get a speciall warrant for her servante girl, upon which the sd Redd told her in my hearing, that she wished that she might never [ certain restraint of nature] nor [ certain restraint of nature], if she did not goe, and some short time after the deponant observed, that the sd Mrs Syms was taken with the distemper of the dry Belly-ake, and so con tinued many moneths during her stay in the Towne, and was not cured whilst tarryed in the Countrey. Jurat in Curia. [On being informed by the Court Officials at Salem, Mass, that all the death warrants, with the following exception, in the Witchcraft Cases are missing, we copy this one which will answer, as the others were no doubt in similar form. Diligent search had been made by the writer for the other warrants, before asking the officials.] :- Death Warrant v. Bridget Bishop. To George Corwin, Gentn. [Gentleman], high Sheriffe of the County of Essex [Mass.] Greeting Whereas Bridgett Bishop als [ alias [ Olliver the wife of Edward Bishop of Salem in the County of Essex, Sawyer, at a specciall court of Oyer and Terminer, held at Salem the second Day of this instant month of June for the Countyes of Essex, Middlesex and Suffolk [Mass.] before William Stoughton, Esgr. [Esquire] and his Associate Justices of the said Court was Indicted and arraigned upon five severall Indictments for useing, practiceing and exercising on the nyneteenth day of April last past and divers other days and times before and after certain acts of Witchcraft in and upon the bodyes of Abigail Williams, Ann puttnam Junr. [Junior, note the use for a female], Mercy Lewis, Mary vV alcott and Elizabeth Hubbard of Salem.Village, Singlewomen, whereby their bodyes were hurt, afflicted, pined [ some of the original pins used by the so-called witches are still to be seen in the Court House at Salem, in a glass case, together with this death warrant], consumed, Wasted and tormented contrary to the forme of the Statute in that case made and provided. To which In dictmts [Indictments] the said Bridget Bishop pleaded not guilty and for tryall thereof put herselfe upon God and her Country whereupon she was found guilty of the ffelonyes and Witchcraft whereof she stood Indicted and sentence of Death accordingly passed agt [against] her as the Law directs done. These are therefore in the name of their Maj ties [Majesties] William and Mary now King and Queen over England &c [etc.] to will and Comand you That upon Fryday next being the Tenth day of this instant month of June between the hours of Eight and twelve in the aforenoon of the same day You safely conduct the sd Bridget Bishop als [alias] Olliver from their Maj ties Gaol in Salem aforesd [aforesaid] to the place of Execution and there cause her to be hanged by the neck untill she be dead and of your doings herein make returne to the Clerk of the sd Court and prcpt. And hereof you are not to faile at your peril, And this shall be your sufficient Warrant. THE READE RECORD 9 Given under my hand & seal at Boston the Eighth day of June in the £fourth year of the Reigne of our Souvereigne Lord & Lady William & Mary now King & Queen over England &c Annog Dom 1692 [signed] Wm Stoughton [and a seal] June 10th 1692 According to the within precept I have taken the body of the within named Brigett Bishop out of theire Majesties Goale in Salem and safely Conveighed her to the place provided for her Execution and caused ye sd Brigett to be hanged by the neck untill shee was dead all which was according to the time Required and so I make Returne by me. [signed] George Corwin, Sheriff. [Comment-Wilmot Redd was executed with seven others, Sept. 22, 1692. John Indian, mentioned in one of the above depositions, was a West Indian, Indian, he and his wife Tituha were brought from the West Indies by Mr. Parris when he came to Massachusetts. He and his wife were accused of bewitching children.] Complaint v. Margaret Gifford, 29: 4 mo. [month], 1680. At a County Court sitting in Salem, the 29: 4 mo., 1680, There being a complaint made by mr. phillip Reade, against margaret Giffords to the court, upon suspicion of witchcraft, and prsenting severall papers & evedences, against, & affirming severall other things against her, which he says he can produce evedence for, this Court sees cause to Injoyne the said Margarett Gifford to appear at the next Court at Ipswich [Mass.] there to make further answer &c & the said Read is injoyned then to prosecut against her, & bring in what evedence he has, or can procure to make good his complaint, & the whole case to be returned to the said court. The Court held the 2i of September 1680. Mr. Phillip Read appeared to psecut [prosecute] against mrs margaret Gifford, but she being legally called did not appeare. Mr. Phillip Read appeared to prsecute against mrs Margrt Gifford upon suspition of her being a witch and severall testimony upon oath were then brought, But the said Gifford being orderly called to Answere did not appeare. DR. PHILIP READE (No. 23) There are some twenty-nine papers in the assault case of Dr. Philip Read and Mr. John Gifford. Many of these papers are much worn or in fragments. Paper Number 11, in part, is as follows:- 5 Nov. 1679 John Gifford's Complaint. October 31st being fryday last past in the afternoone between 3 and 4 of the clock yor [your] complainant comeing from Salem [Mass.] and riding homeward he mett with Doctor Read ryding towards Salem and the other man with him. Your Complainant perceiving as by Doctor Reades ryding and coming toward him that he rid as if he would overturn me, hors [horse] and man, when I came up with him I gave him the way, and as I passed him he tooke me by the shoulder to throw me off my hors the which I recovering 10 THE READE RECORD as I past from him he swoare [worn] he would have the blood of such a Rogue as I was, when I was past from him about 3 hors [horse] lengths I espyed him [worn] after me with his swoard drawne. Bethinking myselfe he might run me through the back if I kept on, where upon I faced about, upon which he presently made a thrust at me which I defended with takeing his swoard blade in my hand though to the cutting of me. Upon which he then Jett drive at my head, having nothing in my hand to defend myselfe but a small - twig, he cut me [worn] the elbow to the bone, the other man that was with him setting by on his hors back, looking on, afterwards [worn] he went away I espyed him to wipe his swoarde with [worn] handkerchiefe, not in the least suspecting myselfe [ worn] wounded by him. I ride on my way homeward about a quarter of a mile. In the handling of my bridle I felt [worn] elbow to give me paine, which I, looking down ward I espyed my dublet cut and the blood to drop, whereupon [worn] bethought myselfe to ride back again up to him, I called to him to take notice of it, he then presently swoare [torn] he would give me as much more, withall calling [worn] dog, cheating Rogue and the like. He [worn] have the blood of me, and forthwith he drew his swoarcl and made to me, where upon I light off my hors and he lited off of his, in the meane time, came up a Cart that was belonging to Redding [Reading], goeing. home wards, which the man espying that was in Company with Doctor Read, he then presently lites off of his hors and made way to stop Dr. Read, which having don, he falls abusing me with his tounge as much as Dr. Read had don and giveing of me threatening words. Doctor Read at his parting swearing he should meet with me at one time or another and he would have the blood of me and then went away. Paper Number 12-Dr. Philip Read's answer to the above complaint -in part-as follows :- To the Honoe [Honorable] Bench and Jury now setting in Boston. May it please this hono1e Court to consider my condition that for ye want of heareing makes me uncapiable of making my plea and defence against Mr. Gifford, wherefore [worn] humbly crave of this Court that ye sd Gifforcle may speake so as I may heare him and his answers, to this and ye rest of [worn] assertions and articles. Furst-I doe declare yt the saycl Gifford did quarrell about and also thretten me at Redding orclinarye one Manthe or more before our meeting upon ye Road betwixt Redding and Salem, at which place in the presens of Left. Darmond and William Ireland he pute off his cloake and chal lenged me as is attested by the saycl Darmoncl and Ireland, and ye same night he coming to Mr. Hawkes of Lyn he there made his bragge of what he had clone, with all thretening to make me eate my own Rapiers point. Secondly-whereas he the sayd Gifford met me on the Road betwixt Redding and Salem, where he did assalt me by smiting and kicking of me where by I lost a consiclerabell quantitye of blood as is attested on oath by Richard Naggs and my owne oath in my declaration as also he Layeing violent hands on me as is attested by Henery Wormewood and Elizabeth Ballard by his owne confession to them. THE READE RECORD 11 Thirdly-whereas Gifford in his declaration given into [worn] hono1e Courte in July last, charges me with wounding him and also that I should sware I would have the blood of him, which ye testimonye of Naggs doth prove to [be?] contrarye as also from declaration, and where [worn] he declares that he gave me the way, which is proved to ye contrarye by Naggs oath and his owne acknowledg[ment] to Wormewood and Ballard, and for his charge against me for pursueing of him its attested to the con trarye by Naggs and my owne oath already taken and his own Declara tion, both to Wormewood and Ballard and this Court, which [torn] doth cleare that he was the pursude and not I for I did only defend my selfe, having good grounds as in the furst article, his thretening me before hand, further whereas he charges me with drawing of my sworde and wounding of him upon the Road-as for a swoard I never ware any, but the weapon I then had was a blunt rapier as he acknowledged to Worme wood and Ballard & they have swoarne to it allredy, wherefore I humbly contend I am highly wronged by Giffords false declaration as also it is not attested by any but himselfe, who is not a person of any credit either in Old England or here, further the laws sayth-Una testis non est testis -much less noe testimonye [worn] in his own case. fourthly-whereas Gifford's wittness sayth I had my owne rapier drawne, it was uppon my owne defense as shall appeare by these reasons following. Furst Reason was the feare of him and his wife, haveing heard soe many bad reportes the which I did never devulge unto any until] I had found the truth thereof uppon my owne person the which hath occasioned my being at the Court at present by there underhand wicked dealings with me. Second Reason was his afront given me at Redding ordinarye in his challengeing of me and abaseing and thretenings both by him and his wife. Third Reason, he having the report of a dainegerous and abusive fellow as doth appear by striking Clement Coldurn, Constable of Lyn when he came to doe his office as is recorded at Salem Court and also for his pre senting his gun at Danyell Got, constable at Lyn, and thretening to shoote him when he came to execute his office. A further Reason, my great suspicion of his wife [ note-this probably refers to witchcraft, see Dr. Read's charge against Margaret Gifford under "\Vitchcraft", in this "Reade Record"] as is atested on oath and upon Record in Ipswich Courte with many others which are not yet sworne. Lastly, my grounds that the sayd Mr. Gifford having made himselfe seem familiartye with Satan or his instruments or else I cannot conseave how he should foretell of my forfitting of my [blurred] at Charlestowne Court [worn] fell out soe as is attested by Danyell Gott. 1 These grounds and Reasons I leave unto this Hon e Bench and jury to consider of as also my great damage I have now sustained this fifteene moneths by Reason [worn] his unjust proceedings against me, as also by the means of him and his wife, I have been taken off my practis as also allmost the ruine of me and my family with the damage of many of his Maiestyes [Majesty's] subjects who are my patients, as also my false imprissonment at Ipswich which may appeare by the Return of the atach ment under Marshall Lord's hand, and now above 6 weekes inprisson here 12 THE READE RECORD in Boston, to the truth of all which I doe assert under my hand, and will sware unto if thereto called in the behalfe of the Country & my selfe. [signed] Phillip Reade. Comment-A descendant of Dr. Philip Reade takes issue with a modern historian, Hudson of Concord, and adds some additional items regarding Dr. Reade's line, writing in part as follows :-"In the Concord Register of Births, Marriages and Deaths is found a complete record of Dr. Philip Reade'§ family I will be very brief & only give enough of the record to show you the discrepancy between it & a modern historian, Hudson of Concord." "Dr. Philip Reade married Abigail Rice, first child Philip was born, 3-13-1671, second child Jacob b. 3-30-1673; Abigail b. 12-26-1675, Amy b. 3-3-1678. I also have records of all their marriages, deaths & families and families' families. Now in Conc6rd in Colonial Period, by Walcott, he makes the statement, page 31, that Dr. Philip had trouble over comparison of certain preachers [ names given] & left Concord for a time, in 1670. Hudson, a later writer, Vol. 1, page 453, casts some doubt on Dr. Philip as a Dr. & seems to dispose of him between 1670 & 1680, when he ap pears in Lynn, Mass. as first physician.-As to Dr. Reade's War record I have information from several sources. Several old records state that Dr. Reade practised in Middlesex & Essex Counties for 25 years, also that he was the first physician in Lynn, Mass. He married in Concord, raised his family there & they married in Concord. Dr. Philip Reade's family lived near the Rice home on Walden St. near the houses of John Adams & vVm Buttrick, easterly end of Concord & practised his profession in Cambridge, vVatertown & Sudbury." "Some records speak of him as an "eminent physician", & he practised in Middlesex & Essex Counties [Mass.] for 25 years. He began to prac tise in 1669. "His two sons were both physicians. Dr. Philip, Jr. settled in Lexington, Mass, & Dr. Jacob in Simsbury, Conn. He went to Conn. with John Case (1) & lived next door to him, there are several records of this, & the families intermarried several times. On the same "home lot," all of my Reade line were born down to my great grandfather Carl ton Read. He married Fanny Buell & lived on the "home Iott" & there my grandfather was born.-If Hudson had but looked over the Concord records, he might not have disposed of the "Dr." as he has done, drawing his conclusion from what Wolcott wrote, which record was misconstued by Hudson."-At a later date the "Reade Record" hopes to print more regarding this interesting physician and his descendants. At present space is so limited, and some of our loyal members have never yet had one scrap of data regarding their lines in the "Reade Record." We hope as time goes on that all will be "covered", especially early lines before say, the American Revolution, so that later lines can more easily be "attached" to the main stems. Much original data, never yet appearing in print has been held out, through lack of space, for future "Records." Additional "Dr. Philip Reade" data see "Records Nos. III, IV, V, VII, X, XII. THE READE RECORD 13 President, Capt. GEORGE W. REED, ~be 1Reabe 1Recorb Lexington, Mass. Single Copies One Dollar Vice-Pres., Miss HELEN LEAH REED, Value lies in the Con ent Riverbank Court, Cambridge, Mass. Secretary, HAROLD F. REED 11 Beacon St., Boston. Pubiished by Treasurer, ARTHUR F. CLARKE, THE READE SOCIETY 126 Englewood Ave., Brookline, Mass. For Genealogical Research Hist'n-Genealogist, GEO. A. TAYLOR, P. O. Box 2629, Boston Please address all genealogical inquiries to the Reade Society Official Genealogist, as above. YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN Membership fee, one dollar per year, or $10 for a life membership, exempt from dues, should be sent to ARTHUR F. CLARKE, Treasurer, 126 Englewood Ave., Brookline. 1775 -- 1925 The 150th Anniversary of the opening of "The American Revolution" occurred in 1925. Vice-President of the U. S., Gen'l Dawes, gave an ad dress at The Old North Church [Episcopal], the oldest Church building standing in Boston, and from the steeple of which the lanterns were hung in 1775. Mrs. Nathaniel Thayer also gave an address the same evening, Sunday, April 19th. Vice-President Dawes descends from William Dawes who carried the despatches to Lexington, riding by way of Brookline, Mass., Brighton [part of Boston] and Cambridge, as they are known today. Mrs. Thayer descends from Paul Revere, who after taking boat from the North End of Boston carried the despatches, or rather warning, to the inhabitants, riding by way of Charlestown, Medford, Arlington, etc., to Lexington. Lexington and Concord, Mass., had their main exercises on April 20th. Vice-President Dawes unveiled a tablet on the spot where his ancestors lived in the North End of Boston, and also a granite marker at the Boston end of the Larz Anderson Bridge which crosses the Charles River, to Cambridge, an earlier bridge at this spot was used by Lord Percy and the British troops who passed over the bridge on their way to Lexington shortly after Vice-President Dawe's ancestor William Dawes had passed. The lack of an inscription at this point, to William Dawes, was called to the attention of the Boston officials by the Historian-Gen ealogist of "The Read Society", and the inscription was placed there in time for the unveiling by Vice-President Dawes. The 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill, a British victory, was celebrated June 17th at Charlestown [now part of Boston], and President Coolidge spoke at Cambridge, Mass., early in July, the 150th Anniversary of General Wash ington's taking command of the American army. Vice-President Dawes had taken part in the planting of a sapling of the old Washington Elm, the original having fallen a year or two ago. Special exercises were also 14 THE READE RE~ORD held at old Christ [Episcopal] Church, Cambridge, Mass., where General and Lady vVashington attended services in 1775. This Church stands close to the spot ,vhere the old \Vashington Elm stood and faces Cam bridge Common, and not far from Harvard University. The Sesquicen tennial of the taking of Ft. Ticonderoga, N. Y., was also celebrated in 1925. Among the Reeds who were actively engaged in 1775 at Lexington, Con cord, and Bunker Hill, were:- 3 2 Hammond [SJ Reed [William•, William , George , William'] born 28 Apr. 1734, died 12 July 1817. During the Revolution he served as one of a detachment from Lexington Alarm Company commanded by Capt. Ed mund Monroe, for five days at Cambridge by order of the Committee of Safety. He was present as one of Captain Parker's Company on the morn ing of 19 April 1775; was a selectman for five years during the period from 1770 to 1789 and one of the Committee of Safety 1778. His brother Nathan Reed, born 9 Nov. 1743, died 17 November 1811, and was one of Capt. Parker's Company at Lexington, 19 Apr. 1775; also a selectman for several years. He was deacon of the Church from 1787 to 1808. 2 Joshua" Reed [Joshua•, William 3, George , William'] born 15 J\Iay 1730, died 11 Aug. 1798 [grave-stone], was a member of Capt. Parker's Com pany and a selectman in the period of the Revolution. 2 Isaac" Reed [Jacob•, Timothy', George , William'l born at Woburn, Mass. 9 August 1756, died 20 April 1848. He was a member of Capt. Belknap's, Woburn, Company which served on the 19 of April, 1775. He also served under Capt. Jonas Richardson of \Voburn at the Battle of Bunker Hill. Wm. Reed' [Wm", Wm', Wm", Geo:, Wm'] born 2 Oct. 1742, died 31 Aug. 1829. He was a member of Capt. Parker's Company, 19 Apr. 1775 and marched with them to Cambridge, Mass. June 17, 1775. Joshua' Reed [Joshua", Joshua• Wm", Geo" Wm'] born 11 Sept. 1756, died 9 Sept. 1826. He was a member of Capt. Parker's Company. Robert" Reed [Swethern' Reed of N. H.] was enrolled in Capt. Parker's Company 1775-6. He was also in service in campaign to Ticonderoga [New York] 1777 and performed other service of lesser importance. His brother Capt. James Reed died 21 Jany. 1832, aged 87, gravestone at Bur lington. He served in the Revolutionary War in Woburn companies. James Reed his grandson lived in the house located in the South School District of Woburn, Mass., second Precinct, 1791, owned and occupied by his father. Five generations of Reeds lived there. The room where the prisoners, captured at Lexington, were confined before their removal else where is still in existence. EARLIEST READ (etc.) WILLS. Probated in Prerogative Court of Canterbury, England, A.D. 1400 to 1500. Will of Thomas Reed of Kermerdyn [Carmarthen], [original Will in Latin], To be buried in the church of St. Peter of Kermerdyn. My lands etc. in Kermerdyn, Co. Kermerdyn, Wales, to my son and heir Richard Rede. My son Thomas Rede. My - sons Thomas Rede and William Rede. By brothers John Botiller & William Botiller. Masses to be said for my soul and the souls of Margaret late my wife, my children, and my Father and Mother. ZCbe 1Reabe 1Rt~corb NU\IBER XVIII BOSTON, MASS., U. S. A. 1927 THE READE SOCIETY FOR HISTORIC-GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH ORGANIZED, !904 INCORPORATED, 1914 President Capt. GEORGE W. RE.-\D, (LL. B.) Lexington, :\lass. Vice~Presiclenls EDGAR REED, Worcester, :\lass. :\llSS LO'CIS.-\ S. RUSSELL, Arlington, :\lass. Treasurer ARTHUR F, CLARJ.;:E, 126 Engle,rnoc\ An., Brookline, :\lass. Seaetary HA.ROLD F. REED, (LL. B.) 11 Bteacon sCcoston, ilLtss. Ilistorian-G,:ncal ogist G. A TAYLOR, I'. 0. Box 2G2\l, Boston, :\la,,s. j\fembership fee two dollars per year, or 820 for a liic membership, exempt from dues, should be sent to Arthur F. Clarke, Treasurer, 126 Englcw,,od .-\,·c., Br0okline, :\lass. Plec-,sc adrlress genealogical correspondence, enclosing stamped arldres5ed ern·clope where ans,ver is desired, to the Reade Society Official Histor1an-Genealngi~t, C. ~.\. Taylor, P. 0. Box 2629, Boston. Pursuant to notice sent members, the twenty-third Annual J\Ieeting of the Reade Society was held on Friday, October 20, 1026, at 2.30 p. m., in Kimball Hall, New England 1fatoric-Genealogical Society's Building, \) Ashburton Place, Boston. The Secretary reported a quorum present, and the meeting ,yas called to order by J\fr. Henry B. Reed as acting chairman until the arri.-al of the President of the Society, ,Yho was detained. The minutes of last year's meeting ,1·ere read and appro,·ed. The Secretary's report »·as read, appro\·ed, and .-oted placed on file. The Treasurer's report was read, approved, and Yoted placed on file. 2 THE READE RECORD The Treasurer reported the result of the ballot taken by post relative to increasing the dues, and upon motion duly made and seconded it was unanimously voted that the action of the Executive Committee in taking the postal ballot be ratified, and that the dues be increased as follows: -Annual :Members $2, Life Members $20. It 11;-as voted unanimously that the Treasurer be authorized to double the sum heretofore allowed the Historian-Genealogist of the Society for the preparation of The Reade Record subject-matter. An appreciation and eulogy of the life of the late Miss Helen Leah Read, for many years Vice-President and indefatigable worker in the cause of the Reade Society, was offered by Mr. Charles F. Reade, who also gave a reading from Mie,s Read's poems and interesting excerpts from a long and interesting letter from Miss Read's sister, who felt unable to attend. It was voted to appropriate $10 from the Society's funds in the collection of names of prospective new members to whom printed matter regarding the aims of the Society might be sent. The Society voted its appreciation of the services of Mr. Watkins in procuring the use of the Hall, and to Mrs. C. F. Read and Miss Clarke in preparing and serving the tea. The President appointed a Nominating Committee composed of Mr. Henry B. Reed, Mr. Charles F. Read, and Mr. Arthur F. Clarke. The Nominating Committee reported, and upon motion it was ,·oted unanimously that the Secretary cast one ballot for the slate, which was done, and the officers,. as printed above, were declared elected for the ensuing year. HAROLD F. REED, Secretary. THE READE RECORD NEW MEMBERS ENROLLED Honorary William Lanier Washington, Westport, Conn. (descended from two of the brothers of General Washington, of Reade descent) Life Members Mrs. Mary Payton Sibley Britigan, Chicago, Ill. *Miss Marion K. Copeland, :VIrs. Helen M. Cushing, Newton Highlands, i\'lass. South Hingham, Mass. Annual :\!!embers Mrs. Mary Chapple Allsop, Little Rock, Ark. Mr. Hermann Frederick Clarke, Brookline, Mass Mrs. Lenna Isabella Hill Clausen, Chicago, Ill. Mrs. Mary Everett Kohler, Chicago, Ill. Miss Lucy Hall Reed, South Hingham, Mass. Mrs. Fanny Isabella Turner, Chicago, Ill. * Transferred from Annual j\fombership. 4 THE READE RECORD SPECIAL NOTICE At the last annual meeting of the Reade Society, after the regular business had been transacted and Mr. C. F. Read had given an address and eulogy regarding our lamented late Vice-President, Miss Helen Leah Reed, which see on another page, many subjects of import to members of the Society were discussed, as follows: - It was particularly stressed that the members must bestir themselves to enlarge the number of members in the Society, so that the present high standard of original matter which has been published in the Record may also be enlarged .. No other farhily society surpasses the Record in original source material published and dating before 1700. For instance, last year we gave full abstracts of one hundred years of original Read wills, never before printed either in this country or abroad, from the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, England, and which embraced nearly every county in the southern half of England, and of the most important and earliest century of wills being so kept in England. The high standing of the parties writing the Historian-Genealogist, and mentioned below and com mending Mr. Taylor's work in the Record, etc., cannot be questioned. It should also be added that in the last few months hundreds of circulars have been sent out by your officers; but past experience has shown con clusively that most of our new members have come on the recommen dation and owing to "missionary" work of members earlier in the Society, and for recent additions in membership, especial thanks are due Mr. Edgar Reed of Vv'orcester, l\fass., and also to Mrs. Arthetta Reed Blessing of Slingerlands, N. Y. It should also be noted that l\Ir. and Mrs. Edgar Reed have recently presented a fine Community Building to Kingston, 1lass.. and Miss Louisa S. Russell of Arlington, Mass., has been indefatigable in her efforts in behalf of the Societv. Mr. Edgar Reed and Miss Russell were elected Vice-Presidents of the Reade Society. Special researches, in addition to that of the Society in general, were undertaken h1· the I{istorian-Genealogist, in behalf of descendants of Esdras Read; John of \Yarwick, R. I. (presumably a native of Corn wall, England), Adam Redd of Read of PennsylYania and Maryland, the Stamford, Conn., Reads, and also an effort to disentangle the Yarious \Villiarn Reads who served in the Revolution as of Massachusetts, and also regarding the Read who captained one of the first, if not the first, steamer on the Mississippi; and in this latter regard it is noteworthy to remember that '·Show Boat,'' Edna Ferber's outstanding book of last year, acquired its main popularity on account of its Mississippi "background." Only THE READE RECORD about one each of the descendants of the above-mentioned early Read lines has lent financial aid to help straighten out the above mentioned lines and it is hoped that this notice will bring others of these lines to send at least a small amount to your Historian-Genealogist (P. 0. Box 2629, Boston, Mass.) to be used in such special case of the line from which the member descends, such data to be published in the Record if such E,ubscribers of the above searches so desire. AV[S DEACON -Avis Deacon, the wife of \Villiam Read of \Veymouth, is the ancestress of many of our members, and valuable clues have been found by "i\'lr. Taylor in England regarding her family; also Dr. Phillip Read should be located in his early English home. .Cescendants of Avis Deacon, and also descendants of Dr. Phillip Reade, desiring to contribute even a small sum tm,·ard these special searches abroad, should ,;end to Mr. Taylor. who has spent ten years in person in Europe in research and has expert university and offically trained collaborarors in Great Britain and continental Europe at present. Other families as well as Read are looked up if desired. Mr. \Villiam Lanier \\'ashingto11 was elected an honorary member of the Society. i\fr. vVashington descends from two of the brothers of General George \Vashington (of Reade descent), and represents the "Sons of the Revolution," for General \Vashington, in the "Society of the Cincinnati." Mr. \\'ashington delivered tl}e annual address (Le:--: ington and Concord anniYersaries), .-'.\pril 10, 19211> last, at the Old North Church (Christ Church), Boston, :\fass. Hon. \Vellington Wells. a life member of the Reade Society, as noted would be the case, attended the Philadelphia Sesquicentennial as a special member of the Committee as appointed by President Coolidge last year. The Historian-Genealogist has receiYed letters of congratulation on the "source" material appearing in the last number of The Reade Record from i\fr. \Vashington, from Dr. C1pe of "The Old Colcestrian Society" of Colchester, England. [rom Prof. Adams of Cornell C ni,·er sity (the noted author of ''The Life of Shakespeare," etc.), from the Head of the History Departmenr of Princeton Univer:,ity, and from others. Also for original "source" matcria\ furnished from President Angell of "Yale UniYersity" on Elihu Yale data, a tablet to whom, partly owing to pers'stent efforts of Mr. Taylor, was finally unveiled on January 26, 1927, near the spot in Boston, Mass., where Elihu Yale, for whom Yale University was named, was born in 1649; also from the "ArchiYe Depart ment" of Alabama, the "N. C. State Historical Commission," from Dr. Alexander Flick (State Historian of the State of New York and editor in chief of the quarterly published by the "New York State Historical Asso ciation"), and from Dr. Stanard of the "Virginia Historical Society," etc. e, THE READE RECORD Letters of commendation on early original seventeenth century data discovered have been received from the Crown Prince of S\H'den, a noted archaeologist, historian, and scientist, who recently visited America, and also from other dignit"aries and prominent historical scholars abroad. As most of our members live some distance from Boston, our annual meetings are primarily given up to the transaction of the Society's business, social discussion between those who attend, and tea. 'vVe think our members, in the majority, join in believing that this is better than a banquet, etc., and that our main efforts should go toward making The Reade Record as wide in its scope as possible on data not easily accessible elsewhere, that it may become known and supported, not by one section only, but internationally, in the field of data supplied on the family of Reades, etc., and thus perpetuate for all time, in its publi cation, data that shall prove of value long after our present members shall have been "g·athered to their fathers." Kl.ROLD F. REED, Secretary. FORM OF BEQUESTS IN WILLS "l give, devise, and bequeath unto the Reade Society,, a corporation duly existing under the laws of the Com-· mom..11ealth of M assach usetis, the sum of.... ______.. dollars (or) the hereinafter described property, to w i't: " -- "Mayflower" Lines - Elijah Reed, etc. \:Villiam H.eade of \Veymouth, 1665 \Vi!Iiam Re0d 1605-· d. between 1651 and 165& ~~ DP 1G39-170G { m. Avis Deat:on, H\35 en b. about ll3 rn -o I o' m. 1675 r John Thomnson, 1622 ~s1 u. in \V.:1h:s ab. mm 1505 p. Est.her Thompson , °'" m. 154t) 1652-1700 f Francis Cook, Mayflower, 1620 ~p .l\.fary Cook. b. in Yorkshire, Eng. 1fJ77-d. WD.3 1G2fJ-l 7 I :i m. in Holland, Hester Mayhew, a \Valloon, 1G23 ~ tV l ~~ §.~ t b. in Holland -d. after J(j;J9 ~-2= f \Vil\iam. Hersey, son nf \Villiam Hcrscy, Hi35 !..i~ I h.inEng.?-lliDl ~d.InG8 ~t IIcr;-;cy ~ ?"P { Ill. rn:rn wife Elizahtlh d. 1071 [ TJwrnas Chubbuck, l f)::M i §S: 1!\8:) J\[ary Rl'1)l'.cca ChutibuL·k ! tl. 1li7i..i l~U) JAI\1ES REED Bill of Lading and debts incurred by "James Reed and Thomas Carricke owners of the shipp blessing of London" - Among the more interesting items mentioned are: - 13 Sept. 1652 "By two fir kins of Butter sold at graves End in 41 shillings: to pay mens halfe pay: by a hogshead of Beife at Sea between England and Saint lucar for the ships provisen; by hogshead of beife; firkin of butter, Rials (money) in Plate at St. Lucar; Port charges at Tennerif, Cost to the Visitons (visitations?) of health for want of dispatches the shipp coming away without them, Ropes of Mr. Broad and :Mr. Turner; wheate bought of Mr. Lambeli; by 8 Rs (Rials) to pay his mate; By as much wine as 8li pounds starling (sterling) to pay mr. Avery.'' (Other ports mentioned besides those above -- ''Gomera; Orator a Road; Heiro; Carachi".) Other persons mentioned, besides those mentioned above: - "Lucas Himanes, for pilotage at the Heiro, charge in the port of Heiro to the Gouernor Scrivener and procter by Reason of Colville going without dispatches; - Mr .. Goose: Mr. Randall at the barbados; wilke, the Carpenter OF SALEM," - "by ten pound three shilling to yor mate goose"; -- to John Tayler" - "The ba'llance of this Above said accompt being five thousand and eighty one Rials being starling (sterling) money one hundred twenty and sewn pounds. sixpence, is what I have had for shipps use. Until this dav and hereunto signe the account is which to be Allowed by my owner mr. JAMES REED out of the shipps fraight with a bond of about se\'enty pounds more unto said Edward Prescott before wee came from London"; - "for so much money which he let me have to sett the shipp to sea at first-" "witness my hand Thos Carrick t,,·elft day July 1652 - I write heereunto Jo. Endecott - Govnr. Entred and Recorded 13 September 1652 p(per) Edward Ra,Yson, -- Recorder." THE READE RECORD \) REED, READ, etc., Probates, SUFFOLK CO., MASS. (Up to 1800) Administrations - Guardianships - Wills (Christian names, below, arranged alphabetically) 1786, Brackley, adm. 1784, John, will. 1696, Christopher, adm. 1742, Jonathan, adm. 1792, Curtis, will. 1722, Obadiah, will. 1720, Daniel, guard. 1676, Philip, will. 1730, Deborah, guard. 1718, Samuel, will. 1800, Edward, will. 1725, Samuel, will. 1732, Elizabeth, guard. 1706, Sarah, guard. 1680, Esdras, adm. 1720, Sarah, guard. 1727, George, will. 1798, Sylvanus, adm. 1720, Hannah, guard. 1659, Thomas, inventory. 17 58, Isaac, adm. 1719, Thomas, w-ill. 1761, James, adm. 1719, Thomas, adm. 1730, Jean, guard. 1785, Thomas, adm. 1720, John, guard. 1667, William, will. 1740, John, adm. 1706, \Villiam, will. 1757, John, will. 1730, William, adm. 1780, John, adm. 1745, William, adm. 1781, John, will. 1780, William, adm. (N OTE.-\Ve hope to treat of other counties, similarly, later). 10 THE READE RECORD EARLIEST COLONIAL PAINTER Discovery that "William Read (1607-1679) painted in Boston in 11341 the earliest known portrait to be made in the English-speaking colonies was announced for the first time publicly, not long ago, by Frederick W. Coburn of Lowell, Mass., a member of the State art com mission, in a lecture he gave entitled "The Artistic- Puritans.'' He said, in substance: - J ercmiah Dummer (1645--J718), silversmith and magistrate of the town of Boston, was discovered in 1921 by Frank \V. Bayley to have been also a portrait painter; and it has been sometimes asserted that he was t:he pioneer.artist of New England, making likenesses of Colonial celebrities nearly a century before John Singleton Copley, who used to be thought the beginner of the American school of painting. That there were artists, either residents or visitors, in New England e\·en before Dummer, has been suspected by those who have been studying the records of Colonial New England; however, references have been discovered in the "Massachusetts Bay Records" directing an artist to "draw up a mappe of this colony," and the name of vVilliam Read ,1·as mentioned as the man chosen by the General Court for this purpose. lt was at first presumed that William Read was probably a trained draughtsman and possibly capable of having made some of the portraits that have survived from the first days of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. In accidental corroboration of this guess came the acquisition later of a memorandum prepared by another antiquarian in which it is definitely asserted that the initials "vV. R." on a portrait of Governor Richard Bellingham must have been those of William Read. No,rn. -A reproduction of the portrait of GoYernor Bellingham by \Yilliam Read appears in the International Stndio for :\farch, 1937. THE READE RECORD ll A QUAKER LINE Quaker or Friends' Meeting Records are scattered and scarce, and it is therefore of interest to be able to publish. through courtesy extended after painstaking research, these data of a "Pennsylvania-Maryland" line of. a~. now spelt by descendants of this family, Read. In making the search, Friends' Records belonging to the Baltimore Yearly Meetings, 1770 and later, as also those of Chester Co., Penn., were utilized. The latter are under the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting. The Baltimore Yearly :Meeting consists of the Meetings on the \Vestern Shore of the Susquehanna River and Chesapeake Bay in three states, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. N"one of these reveal the name of Read, in any of its forms, prior to 1773. With the removal to Mary land of JACOB READ of Kennett Monthly :.VIeeting, Chester County, Penn., rose into being the family of Jacob Red, or Read, of Elkridge, Maryland. The census of 1790 lists Jacob Read and family. As the Quaker Records are not open to the general public and the Minutes of the Baltimore Yearly Meeting were searched for the purpose of learning what they might contain relating to Larkin Read of Balti more, and of establishing the family from which he sprang, the Reade Record is fortunate in being able to publish these data. Adam Redd was the first American ancestor of this family, and was born, according to extract of Kennett :i\Ionthly Meeting, 18 da., 11 mo., 1725, son of George and Susanne. He was the emigrant ancestor of this particular family to come to Pennsylvania, and married 23 da., 3d mo., 1750, Miriam, the daughterof Jacob and Martha Chandler, and had:-- Jacob, born 11 da., 1 mo., 1751; George, born 5 da., 2 mo., 1753; Susanna, born 2 da., 9 mo., 1754; and Adam, born 18 da., 11 mo., 1756, who died 31 da., 10 mo., 1758. Adam Redd (1), was of Christiana Hundred, Penn., according to the "Kennet Meeting Record," and his marriage to Miriam Chandler took place at "Centre Monthly :Meeting" date as above stated. Miriam was born l cla., 12 mo., 1732, and was the second child of her parents, Jacob and Martha (Greaves) Chandler. Miriam (Chandler) Redd died 18 cla., 4 mo., 1758, and Adam Redd married a second wife, Ann Mendenhall of "Kennett Monthly :i\leeting," at Kennett. The descend ants of this second marriage have not been carried out in this search. Of the children of Adam Redd's first marriage, Jacob Red, Redd, Radd, Raad, Read, as his name is variously spelled in the Quaker records, was born as stated above, in Christiana Hundred, Chester Co., 12 THE READE RECORD Penn., and married Ann Pierpoint of "Elk Ridge Meeting," Ann Arundel County, Md. George Redd, or Reid, was born as above stated, in Christianna Hundred. Regarding him is found, in the "Hopewell Monthly Meeting Minutes," Frederick County, Virginia, the following, "1779 - George Red, Reid, - a Certificate from "Kennett Monthly Meeting" in Penn sylvania." He was then 26 years of age. The same year, from the same authority, he and Rachel Faucett announce their intentions of marriage, and are married. It may be noted, in passing, that he had probably gone to Virginia for the purpose of marrying Miss Faucett. On the Hopewell records it is recorded that in 1809, regarding Rachell Redd, now Parriter, that George Redd was rebuked (etc.) "for his consent to his daughter's marriage contrary to discipline." There are also records of Isaac Redd or Reid, who secured a certificate to be allowed to migrate. On the same records another daughter of George is recorded the 4 da., 8 mo., 1814," Miriam Redd now Devo, married," etc. She was evidently named for her grandmother Miriam (Chandler) Redd. On the same records is recorded an Israel Redd, 1817, also Isaiah and Adam Reid, etc. Susanna Redd, daughter of Adam Redd (1), was born as above stated, in Chester County, Penn. Her line has not been carried down. Adam Redd, son of Adam (1), was born and died young as al)O"ve stated. iVI uch as The Reade Record would like to enlarge on interesting data regarding individual members of this family, space permits, at this time, in the Record, only the names of early members and ,-ital statistics. \Ve digress, however, to note that on Jacob Red and Ann Pierpoint declaring their intentions of marriage with each other, that "It being th~ first time, this meeting desires the young man to produce his father's consent, to next monthly meeting, and this meeting appoints Joseph Pierpoint a.nd \Yilliam Hayward to make the necessary inquiry concerning the young man's Conversation and Clearness from i\Iarriage Engagements with others, and make report to next monthly meeting." The record goes on to say such permission was produced from the young man's father and no obstruction, as above directed to be investigated. being found, Jacob and Ann are "left at their liberty to accomplish their intended marriage According to the Good Order used among Friends: and this l\ileeting appointed William Hayward and Joseph Piervoint to see it so accomplished and make Report to next monthly meeting." And "on the Sixth day of the Tenth Month one thousand seven Hundred and Sewnty Three the said Jacob Radd and Ann Pier point appeared in a Public meeting of the said people at Elk Ridge THE READE RECORD 13 Meeting House in Ann Arundel County and Province aforesaid (Md.) and the said Jacob Radd taking the said Ann Pierpoint by the Hand did in a solemn manner Openly Declare that he took the said Ann Pierpoint to be his wife Promising through Divine Assistance to be unto her a loving and faithful husband until death should separate them, or words to that Effect." The same procedure is recorded as regards Ann, as to taking Jacob as husband, and in her promise as a wife. And "she according to the custom of marriage assumed the name of her husband as a further Confirmation thereof." The surnames of the twenty-six witnesses are Pierpoint, Gassaway, Haywood, Deavor, Scott, and 'Nilson. Eleven of which witnesses were Pierpoints, and nine of them Haywoods. The groom signed his name "Raad," the bride signed her name "Read." Evidently not one of the groom's family were present at the wedding. \Vhy- "history sayeth not." From 1780 to 1807 the records relative to this Read (etc.) family of Maryland are recorded among the minutes of "Indian Springs Monthly Meeting," to which latter Elkridge had been joined in 1780. Elkridge is situated on the borders of Ellicoot City (formerly Ellicott's :vrills), and is ten miles west of Baltimore. The wharf at Elk Ridge was owned by the Pierpoints. The Patapsco RiYer, in those clays, was navigable many miles further up than it is today. In the records the membership list of families are bracketed, therefore one must accept the relationships as final And thus we find "Ann Read, wife of Jacob Read, and her three children Mary Brown, Charles Read, Joseph Read. The complete list of Jacob and Ann (Pierpoint) Read's children, as other records of -i'his meeting show, were: -- 1-Larkin Read, born at Elk Ridge about 1774-75; married, 1796, Edith Perrigo; he died, 1819, in Baltimore. They had issue. 2-- Mary Read, born Elk Ridge about 1776-77; she married Brown, as she is later listed as Mary Brown, formerly Read. She was married contrary to the Quaker "discipline" by a "hireling minister," and later states "as she was a Birthright Quaker, is sorry for so doing,'' this at a later period. She died 5th mo., 13th day, 1811, and it is through the records of this Mary (Read) Brown 'that clue to Larkin as being her brother is found. :3-- Dennis Read, born Elk Ridge, i\[d., about 1779. He married 12 mo., 1801, out of meeting. His wife's first name was Ann, but record of issue, if any, has not been found. •± -- Charles Read, born Elk Ridge about 1783-85. Baltimore Monthly Meeting records "Charles Read and Betty Fisher, daughter of Samuel and Susanna, announced their intention of marriage. They were married 16th day of the 3d month, 1809. Under date 18 da., 14 THE READE RECORD 12 mo., 1819, is recorded "Charles Read, wife Betty and 4 children, Joseph, Thomas, Samuel, and Elizabeth, transferred to the Eastern Distinct." Later, "10 day of the 2d month, 1826," appears the record "Charles Read, wife and children, Joseph, Thomas, Samuel, George, Isaac, Joel, and William, Certificate to New Garden Meeting in Ohio." 5 - Joseph Read, the youngest child of Jacob and Ann (Pier point) Read, apparently was born at Elk Ridge about 1787. He is named in the membership lists of Elk Ridge for 1799, 1807, and 1810. and on all three lists is called "the ,youngest child of Jacob and Ann Read." Under date of "8 da., 7 mo., 1812," the "Baltimore Monthly Meeting'' records show "Joseph Read, reported as married out of meeting, Refusing an acknowledgement, is disowned." "The Reade Record" regrets space does not permit of further lines from this interesting family. It should be added, however, as at this time in our history, 1927, much is being said regarding the merchant seffice of the U. S., that Larkin Read, above mentioned, owned a line of merchant vessels plying bet\\·een Baltimore and South America. vVhile invoicing a return cargo of merchandise, from Buenos Aires, he contracted yellow fel'er which caused his death in 181D. KENTUCKY REIDS Among the early pioneers of Kentucky are found the names of three brothers of Scottish extraction, \·iz. - Thomas, John, and Andrew Reid. It is probable that from this family sprang the Reads of Greene Cu., Ohio. Further search might lead to proof of this being found. THE READE RECORD 15 READES (ETC.) CREATED KNIGHT (ENGLAN!)) Knighted Sir Edmund Reade, Knight of the Bath, 1464, at Coronation At Bath of Queen Elizabeth 20 i\Iay, Ibid, Queen of Ed\\'ard IV-O. 13. 1464 1487. At Grafton Sir Roger Reed 1471. Knighted by Kinge Edward the Fourth 1471 in the field of Grafton besydes Tewksbury Anno 10-1471-3 Mail. At the marriage Sr William Reade, Knight of the Bath, "made at the marriage of Prince Arthur of Prince Arthure the 17 dy of Novembre Anno 1501." 1501 Arms: Quarterly 1 and 4 Azure, three pheasants, or, 2 and 3 Per Chevron, gules and Azure, three unicorns heads, couped, countercharged. Crest: A boar passant between two bucks horns, sable. Note.- Sir \Villiam Reade of Borstal!, Knt, 0. B. Circa 1525. At marr. of "Sr. Robert Reade, Justice, Knight of the Sworde made :1t saycl Prince Arthur, mariage of Prince Arthure.n l.501 At Baynardes "Sr Bartholomew Rede, :\layre . Anno IS Castle dubbed at Baynardcs Castle, with these followinge (liT OPINORl Per pale, gules and sable, a cross buttonce fitchee, argent, between four /leurs-de-lis or, Crest; a ficur-de-lis, per pale, or, and Argent. Sr Richard Rede, Doctor, clubbed by the Kinge sythence his rerourne from Bul!eyn Anno 37 de Redbourne juxta S1:e Albans. Sir \Villiam Reade "made by Robert, Erle of Lecester, in Holland, in .\0 1586. Sir Thomas Read, 1592. Sir William Reade. 159/5. Sir Edward Read, at Dublin, 5 A.ug. in the afternoon, 1599. "Sr John Reade. of Lincoln, made Knight mm, at \Yhitehall, 2;3 of July, before 1 the Coronation of the King. ' "Sr \\'illiarn Reade of ;'\liclds, Knighted at Whitehall before the Coronation oi the J.;:ing, 23 July 1603." Sir Thomas Reade at Royston 21 July 1619. Sir John Read at Oxford 5 Feb. 1643. Sir John Read 2d son to Sir Thomas, at C\ewmarket 12 Mar. 16-H. 16 THE READE RECORD READE'S (etc.) BISHOPS OF CHICHESTER, ENGLAND "\iVilliam Rede, Reed, or Reade, D. D., Fellow of Merton, Provost of \Vingham, Archdeacon of ~ochester, was promoted to the See of Chichester, by papal provision, consecrated at Avignon. The Bull was dated void Oct. (11th October) 1369, and the temporalities were restored to him 9th June 1369. Died 18 August, 1385, will dated 1st Aug. 1:382, proved 4th November, 1385. He founded the Library of Merton College, Oxford, and also con tributed about 100 volumes i:o the Libraries of Balliol, and New College. Oxford." "In August, 137 4, he delivered to Mr. Thomas Worth, fellow and proctor of ye scalars of Stapeldon Hall, (Exeter Coll.), 20 Ii for the repair of the Library of the Old Hall, and 25 MSS. to be reposed in that Library." FROM - HISTORY OF CHICHESTER, CO. OF SUSSEX, £,\"GLAND. (Chichester has a harbor which enters from the English Channel.) ",1Villiam Read, S. T. P., was appointed by papal provision Oct. the 11th, Anno 1:369, Bishop of Chichester. He was provost of \Vengham, College, doctor of divinity, and fellow of Merton College, Oxford. He graced :Merton College, partly by his eminent learning, and partly by the excellent library of books which he gave it, after he had built a convenient place to receive them. Among other sorts of learning, his great care was to encourage the study of mathematics, and from thence it comes that there are some astronomical tables of his composing. These things he did in his 1·outh, but when he was arri,ed at man's estate he bestowed all his labours on divinity, and being adorned with the hit;hest dignity of that profession, he was at length made bishop of this see, in which while he sat he built a castle of most excellent work at Amberley, about ten miles from Chichester, upon the banks of the ri\·er Arnn. He also put out another work which he called, "A Table of Canons." He left his astronomical tables in the above mentioned College, which are still to be seen there, with his picture drawn to the life. There was another \Vil'liam Reade, who was Archdeacon of Chi chester, 1398 to Hll, and a \Villiam Reade, probably the same, Treasurer of Chichester, in 1±11. "Robert Read, a Dominican Friar, who was Bishop of CZtrlisle. was at the request of Richard II, declared by the Pope, at the end of the year 1396, bishop of Chichester. He procured a stone cross of excellent workmanship, to be set up in the market place. He died about Whitsuntide, 1417." THE READE RECORD 17 Another Account: "Robert Reade, M. A., a Dominican Friar, succeeded by a bull from the Pope, dated 9 Sept. 1394, to the Bishopric of Waterford, and Limerick. Two years later (30 March 1396), he was translated 'to Carlisle, and thence October, 1396, to Chichester, where he erected the beautiful stone cross. He died June, 1415, and was buried there. Will dated 10 August, 1414, proved 6 July, 1415." He was probably a kinsman of William Reade, of Chichester, Chancellor 1407, Treasurer 1411, Archdeacon 1398 to 1411, Precentor 1407." NEW JERSEY REIDS Jolrn Reid, surveyor-general of the pro,·ince of East Jersey, America, was l:orn at Edinburgh, Scotland, Feb. 13, 1655, where his father and grandfather lived. He was a printer and bookseller, and married in Edinburgh, on Oct. 12, 1675, Margaret Edwards. They landed at Staten Island, Dec. rn, 168:,. He died March 16, 172:3, and she died Ma\ 18, 172S, aged s,1 years. The Reid family were numerous in and around Edinburgh. \Ve hope to print more regarding the Reids in a later "Record." Very little has appeared under this spelling of the name-Reid-although some of our members belong to the Reid branches of the family. 18 THE READE RECORD WEYMOUTH, MASS. "In 1635, ·Weymouth came into general notice, and took a prominent position among the towns composing the Massachusetts Bay Colony. On the 8th of July, of that year, the General Court passed an order permitting the Rev. Joseph Hull with twenty-one families, consisting of about one hundred persoris, to settle at "vVessaguscus," the largest addition at any one time in the history of vVeymouth. These settlers came from Weymouth, England, and belonged to the County of Dorset and its immediate neighborhood. They were a class of people who soon became prominent and whose families, many of them, retain their position to the present day. Their minister, Rev. Joseph Hull, became for a time the minister of the town. On the 2d of Sept., the town was erected into a plantation, equivalent probably to an act of incor- poration, and the name changed to vVeymouth which it has since retained. On the following day it was ordered to send a deputy to the General Court, to which office William Reade, John Burlsey, and John Upham were elected, these three being sent as an accommodation to three stronr; opposing elements then existing in the tmvn, consisting probably of those who remained of_ the "Georges Company" who settled there in 162:3 and friends who followed them, those who came in from other towns in the Colony, with an interest centering in the Capital, and a third embracing those who came with Rev. Joseph Hull and their sympa thizers. John Burley representing the first, vVilliam Reade the second, and John Upham the third. The Court influence predominating, iVIr. Reade was retained and the others permitted to retire. DR. REED Dr. (& i\Iajor) Reed. t'. S. A. - On N 0\. 20, 1925, ,ms celebrated at vVashington the 25th anniYersary of Yellow Fe,·er's defeat bJ· :\fajor \Valter Reed, U. S. A., at a camp in Cuba, \Yhrre he and others under him offered up their liYes and were experimented upon in order that Yellow FeYer might be conquered. Dr. Victor C. Vaughan, chairman of the Division of iVIeclical Sciences of the N ationa 1 Research Council, said in commenting on the anniversary, "His name is placed along with those of Jenner and Pasteur by the \\·ork he did in determining the cause of Yellow Fever. THE READE HECORD rn OBITUARY Miss Helen Leah Reed Miss Helen Leah Reed, Vice-President of the Reade Society, who died at the summer home of her sisteJ, Mrs. Everett Morss, at j\fanchester, i\lass., on July 21, 1926', was of colonial and loyalist stock. She was the daughter of the late Dr. and :\frs. Guilford Reed. An early graduate of Radcliffe, she was always a keen student of Latin and Greek and a: lo,·er of poetry, and was the first woman to win the Sargent prize, offered by Harvard University, for her metrical translation of an Ocie from Horace. She was an essayist and the author of a volume of poems, a novel, and several books for girls, including the Brenda series1 written with the purpose of imparting historical information to young people. Among her published books, in addition to the various Brenda stories) are ' 1 ;_\{iss Theodora," "Serbia, a Sketch/' and Wi\le1norial Day and Other Verse." :Vliss Reed was greatly interested in philanthropy and in education. She \\"as Vice-President of the Reade Society for many years and at the time of her death, an active officer of the Folk Lore Society for a number of years, and was a member of the Authors' Club, the Circolo Italiano, and of various other similar organizations here and abroad. She is survived by a sister, ?\!rs. Everett i\lorss, and by a niece, :\!rs. Gardiner H. Fiske (Constance :\Iorss), and two nephews, Everett :\I orss, Jr., arnl Noel :\lorss. The Reade Society sincerely laments the death of its Vice-President, Miss Helen Leah Reed, and in the name of its members extends heartfelt sympathy to ;\] iss Reed's family. 20 TllE READE RECORD COOLIDGES ATTEND THE REED WEDDING Distinguished Company Sees Senator's Daughter Married to Charles Denby, Jr. \Vashington, Feb. 26, 1927. - President and Mrs. Coolidge attended this afternoon the marriage of Miss Rosamond Reed, only daughter of Senator and Mrs. David Aiken Reed of Pittsburgh, to Charles Denby, Jr., whose father and paternal grandfather were United States Ministers to China, in Bethlehem Chapel of the Washington Cathedral. (tbe 1Rea~e 1Recor~ NUMBER XIX BOSTON, MASS., U.S. A. JANUARY, 1928 THE READE SOCIETY FOR HISTORIC-GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH ORGANIZED 1904 INCORPm-.ATED 1914 President Capt. GEORGE W. REED, ,:LLB.) Lexir;gtrin, Mass. Vice-Presidents EDGAR REED, Worcester, Mass. MRS. LOUISA S. RUSSELL, Arlington, Mass. Treasurer ARTHUR F. CLARKE, 126 Englewood Ave., Brookline, Mass. Secreta,y HAROLD F. REED, (LL. B.) l l Beacon St., Boston, Mass. Historian-Gen ~atogist G. A. TAYLOR. P. 0. Box: 2629. Boston, Mass. Membership fee two dollars per year, or $20 for a life membership, exempt from dues, should be sent to Arthur F. Clarke, Tr~asurer, 126 Englewood Ave., Brookline Mass. Special price to members on earlier Reade Records. Please address genealogical corresponden,:e, enclosing stamped addressed envelope where answer is desired, to the Reade Society Official Historian-Genealogist, G. A. Taylor, P. O. Box 2629, Boston. Special researches undertaken throughout Europe and America on all families. The Twenty-fourth Annual Meetiug of the Reade Society, Inc., for Historic Genealogical Research, was held as per due notice given at Kimball Hall, New England Historic-Genealogical Society's Building, 9 Ashburton Place, Boston, Mass., October 28, 1927. In the absence of the President of the society, Mr. Henry B. Read, a past president of the society, was elected chairman of the meeting. 2 THE READE RECORD The minutes of the last meeting having been read, the secretary's report was read, approved, and placed on file. It stressed the need of members giving their new addresses in removing, so publications of the society might be sure to reach them. Owing to an accident the his torain-genealogist has been delayed in answering as promptly as he should have wished correspondents for whom special researches are being made. Letters of condolence to families of deceased members, so far as reported, have been sent. The treasurer's report was read, approved, and placed on file. It showed all bills paid for the current year, but stressed the need for a larger membership, upon which depended more data being published by the society, in addition to the Annual Record. The officers for the ensuing year were elected as above. Mr. Charles F. Read gave an interesting talk on his recent trip to Europe, taken primarily to invite the Mayor and Corporation of old Boston, England, to take part in the three hundredth anniversary of the founding of Boston, Mass., which will occur in 1930. Mr. Read's trip took him to Liverpool, where he and Mrs. Read attended the beautiful new Liverpool Cathedral; to Chester and its ancient Roman walls; to the Shakespeare country, London, France, Switzerland, and of course old Boston in Lincolnshire, England. Mr. Henry B. Read also gave a few remarks on a trip he made some years ago to the Falls of the Rhine. After the usual half hour of social intercourse, tea was served, Miss Clarke and Miss Rogers presiding at the tea table. The meeting then adjourned until October, 1928. HAROLD F. REED, Secretary. 11 Beacon Street, Boston, Mass. FORM OF BEQUESTS IN WILLS "I give, devise, and bequeath unto the Reade Society, a corporation duly existing under the laws of the Com- monwealth of Massachusetts, the sum of______dollars (or) the hereinafter described property, to wit:" - THE READE RECORD 3 1928 MEMBERSHIP ROLLS HONORARY MEMBERS THE OLD COLCESTRIAN SOCIETY READE, ALEYNE LYELL Colchester, Essex County, England Trevellyan House, Blundellsands, Liverpool, READ, COMDR. ALBERT C., U.S. NAVY England Washington, D. C. REED, BYRON W. READ, ARTHUR W. Boston, Mass. Leicester, England WASHINGTON, WM. LANIER READE, SIR C. HERCULES, BART. Westport, Conn. President, Royal Antiquarian Society British Museum, London, England LIFE MEMBERS ANDREWS, MRS. ELLA R. READ, JAMES A. "The Belnord," New York City Arlington, N. J. ANDREWS, FLETCHER R. READ, JOSEPH E. Cleveland Heights, Ohio Erie, British Columbia ANNAN, MRS. IDA M. READ, HON. JOSEPH Lawrence, Mass. Summerside, P. E. I. BINFORD, MRS. VICTOR A. READ, J. PAULDING Roxbury, Maine Newark, N. J. BLESSING, ARTHUR R. READ, MISS MARGARET H. Newport, R. I. New York City BRITIGAN, MRS. MARY PAYTON S. READ, PROFESSOR MELBOURNE S. Chicago, Ill. Hamilton, N. Y. COPELAND, MISS MARION K. READ, NEWBURY F. Newton Highlands, Mass. New York City CUSHING, MRS. HELEN M. READ, SAMUEL H. So. Hingham, Mass. New Haven, Conn. GOODRICH, MRS. ELLA R. READ, MRS. W. L. Wethersfield, Conn. Des Moines, Iowa HODGES, MISS MARY A. READE, JOSEPH F. Foxboro, Mass. New York City LARKIN, MRS. JOHN D. READE, MISS CHRISTIA M. Buffalo, N. Y. Lombard, Ill. LEFFERTS, MARSHALL C. READ, ALANSON L. New York City Biltmore, No. Carolina MADDEN, MRS. JOSEPHINE R. READ, ALDEN Shelbyville, Ill. Worcester, Mass. MARDEN, MRS. HARRIET A. R. READ, MISS ANNA M. The Dalles, Oregon Philadelphia, Pa. McNICOL, MRS. ALEXANDER READ, MISS BERTHA M. Jewett City, Conn. Worcester, Mass. M0RSE, WILLARD S. READ, CHESTER T. Santa Monica, Calif. Worcester, Mass. MORSS, MRS. EVERETT READ, EDGAR Boston, Mass. Worcester, Mass. MORTON, MRS. FLORENCE E. REED READ, EDGAR H. Worcester, Mass. Worcester, Mass. NADEAU, MRS. ADALINE M. READ, EDWIN W. York Village, Maine Worcester, Mass. RANDOLPH, MRS. HELEN W. R. READ, MISS ELLEN A. Worcester, Mass. New Haven, Conn. READ, BENJ. STALKER READ, HENRY B. Atlanta, Ga. Billerica, Mass. READ, CHAS. F. READ, HORATIO M. Gld State House, Boston, Mass. New York City READ, MISS CLARA A. READ, DR. JAMES H., D. D. S. New Bedford, Mass. Boston, Mass. READ, EDMUND S. REAP, JAMES R. Washington, D. C. Altadena, Calif. READ, GEORGE B. READ, JOHN E. Bloomington, Ill. Erie, Pa. READ, GEORGE W. READ, JOHN S. Taunton, Mass. Waltham, Mass. READ, HENRY M. READ, MISS MAE I. Chatham, N. J. Columbus, Ohio 4 THE READE RECORD READ, MARION B. READ, WM. E. Lowell, Mass. New York City READ, MISS MARY S. READ, WILLIAM T. Boston, Mass. Boise, Idaho ROBINSON, MRS. JAMES E. READ, RICHARD H. New York City New York City SARGENT, ALLAN C. READ, ROBERT C. Graniteville, Mass. Boston, Mass. SHELDON, MISS PEARL G. READ, MISS TEMPERANCE P. Cayuga Heights, Ithaca, N. Y. Pelham Manor, New York City WATERMAN, MRS. LEWIS A. Providence, R. I. READ, DR. WILLIAM E. WELLS, HON. WELLINGTON Washingtonville, N. Y. Boston, Mass. ANNUAt MEMBERS ALLSOP, MRS. MARY C. NOWLAN, MRS. GRACE B. Little Rock, Ark. Danbury, Conn. BARNS, MRS. CLARA E. OTIS, HARRISON G. Belton, Texas Rocky Mount, N. C. BAUKHAGE, MRS. ALICE DAK!N PARSONS, MRS. MARY A. R. Rosslyn, Va. Avon Lake, Ohio BAUKHAGE, HILMAR R. PERKINS, MRS. GEORGIANNA R. Washington, D. C. Newburyport, Mass. BLACKMER, HORACE B. PERKINS, MISS HARRIET D. Malden, Mass. Newburyport, Mass. BLESSING, MRS. ARTHETTA R. PORTER, MRS. EDWARDS. Slingerlands, N.' Y. Louisville, Ky. BRIGHTMAN, MISS EVA ST. C. PRESCOTT, MISS CLARA F. Fall River, Mass. Lawrence, Mass. BURNS, HARRY L. PRESTON, MRS. GEORGE C. Eveleth, Minn. New London, Conn. CARSON, MRS. RACHAEL F. PROUTY, MRS. HARRY REED Knoxville, Tenn. Boston, Mass. CLARKE, MISS HELEN G. RAYMOND, DANIEL V. Brookline, Mass. New York City CLARKE, ARTHUR F READ, ANDREW J. Brookline, Mass. Revere, Mass. CLARKE, HERMANN F. READ, CHARLES A. Brookline, Mass. Manchester, Mass. CLAUSEN, MRS. LENA I. H. READ, CHARLES C. Chicago, Ill. Arlington, Mass. COOPER, M.RS. CAROLINE S. READ, CLARENCE F. Minneapolis, Minn. Rome, N. Y. ELWELL, MRS. CYNTHIA R. READ, ERWIN W. So. Weymouth, Mass. New Ybrk City FARR, MRS. VIRGINIA R. READ, MISS ESTRED N. Glendale, Calif. New York City FLETCHER, HARRY G. READ, FREDERICK W. W. Somerv:i11e, Mass. Port Washington, N. Y. FRAZEE, MRS. IDA C. READ, GEORGE H. Leominster, Mass. Springfield, Mass. GIPSON, MRS. JEANETTE R. READ, GEORGE R. Bethlehem, Pa. New York City HENDRICK, CHARLES T. READ, MAJ. GEN. GEORGE W., U. S. A. Chicopee Falls, Mass. Washington, D. C. HEUSTIS, FRANK R. READ, MISS GEORGIA W. Hyde Park, Mass. New York City HOLTON, MRS. GLADYS R. READ, HAROLD C. Rochester, N. Y. Wellesley Hills, Mass. JACKSON, MRS. HOLMES C. READ, MAJ. HERNANDO M. E. Orange, N. J. Lexington, Va. JOHNSON, ALFRED, PH.D. READ, DR. JAY M. Brookline, Mass. San Francisco, Calif. KELLY, GEORGE R. READ, W. J. Boston, Mass. Bloomington, Ill. KILPATRICK, MRS. ROBERT J. READE, B. CLINTON Beatrice, Nebraska St. John, N. B. KOHLER, MRS. MARY E. READE, DR. G. W. Chicaiso, Ill. E. Orange, N. J. MORROW, MRS. RENA M. READE, JOSIAH T. Malden, Mass. Lombard, Ill. MUSSELMAN. MRS. RUTH REED REED, ALBERT ATHERTON Bartlesville, Okla. Winchester, Mass. NEAD, MRS. DANIEL W. REED, ALBERT A. Reading, Pa. Denver, Colo. THE READE RECORD 5 REED, ALBERT M. REED, MONTGOMERY Manchester, Vt. Boston, Mass. REED, ALBERT V. REED, PHILIP L. Genesse, Pa. Chicago, Ill. REED, ALONZO B. REED, QUINCY Boston, Mass. Petaluma, Calif. REED, CHARLES D. REED, RALPH D. Des Moines, Iowa Manchester, N. H. REED, CHARLES F. REED, SAMUEL B. Somerville, Mass. Boston, Mass. REED, CHARLES F. REED, WILLIAM E. Cleveland, 0. New York City REED, MRS. CHARLES K. REED, PROFESSOR WILLIAM H. Worcester, Mass. Roxbury, Mass. REED, CHESTER N. REED, WILLIAM L. , W. Newton, Mass. New York City REED, DAVID A., JR. REED, WILLIAM N. P. Hingham, Mass. New York City REED, DAVID F. REED, WILLIAM R. San Francisco, Calif. New Brunswick, N. J. REED, MISS EDNA REEDE, EDWARD H. Waltham, Mass. Washington, D. C. REED, EDWARD D. REID, ROBIE L. Buffalo, N. Y. Vancouver, B. C. REED, MISS ELIZABETH C. REID, DR. WILLIAM B. Brookline, Mass. Rome, N. Y. REED, MRS. ELLA C. ROBINSON, MRS. GEORGIANNA F. Boise, Idaho Bloomington, Ill. REED, ERVIN E. ROGERS, MRS. MARY C. Monticello, Iowa Atlantic, Mass. REED, EUGENE W. RUSSELL, MISS H. PRISCILLA No. Brookfield, Mass. Arlington, Mass. REED, DR. FLOYD 0. RUSSELL, MRS. LOUISA S. Yonkers, N. Y. Arlington, Mass. REED, MRS. FRED SCHOIER, MRS. VIOLA R. Waltham, Mass. Jasper, Ind. REED, FRED L. SHERWIN, MRS. ANNA B. Cohasset, Mass. Atlantic, Mass. REED, GEORGE A. SMITH, MRS. A. M. Montpelier, Vt. Mt. Vernon, N. Y. REED, REV. GEORGE D., D.D. SOPER, MRS. EMMA P. Concord, N. H. Charlestown, N. H. REED, CAPTAIN GEORGE W. STEVENS, MRS. SARA R. Lexington, Mass. Portland, Me. REED, GEORGE W. STOWELL, MRS. CHARLES H. Roanoke, Va. Lowell, Mass. REED, MRS. HAROLD F. TAYLOR, GEORGE A. Newton, Mass. Boston, Mass. REED, HAROLD F. THOMAS, VICTOR D., M. D. Newton, Mass. Terrell, Texas REED, HARRY L. TURNER, MRS. FANNY I. Auburn, N. Y. Chestnut Hill, Mass. REED, HERBERT W. WARE, NYNA G. Arlington, Mass. Helena, Ark. REED, HOMER J. WATERS, MRS. EFFIE J. H. Canandaigua, N. Y. Scranton, Pa. REED, JOHN W., JR. WEBSTER, MRS. EMMA R. Benton Harbor, Mich. Deland, Fla. REED, MISS LILLIAN WHITE, ADELINE R., M.D. Washington, D. C. Chicago, Ill. REED, MISS LUCY H. WRIGHT, HON. RILEY E. So. Weymouth, Mass. Baltimo're, Md. 6 THE READE RECORD COLONEL JESSE REED, Inventor In 1853 Col. Jesse Reed was living in Marshfield, Mass. He had come to Hanover, Mass., about the year 1812, and lived on what was called the Smith farm, which he purchased of Robert Salmond. Col. Reed built the dam, put up a grist mill, nail factory, and machine shop. He remained in Hanover several years and then removed to Marshfield, Mass. The career of Col. Reed is worthy of notice, as an instance of the benefits his efforts conferred on the public. His father was a clock maker by trade, and, at the date of the birth of Jesse, in 1778, resided in North Bridgewater, Mass. At the age of nine years, the son went to Easton, to reside with Mr. Dean, with whom he remained three years, during which time his mechanical taste was displayed in the construction of a trip hammer, put in operation by a wheel and cam shaft, propelled by water. At the age of twelve he returned to his father and soon after constructed the main part of a wooden clock. At the age of fifteen he was apprenticed to a joiner in Randolph, Mass., where he served a regular apprenticeship at_ that trade. During this period he tried his skill on "perpetual motion," and the result of his labors is thus given in his own words: "I worked two days and three nights without sleep. The last night, a little before daylight, I got it ready to put into operation; and to avoid notice, I went into a little pine grove, with a friend, to put it together and set it in motion. Finally I was convinced that it was out of the power of man to put machinery together so as to produce perpetual motion with out other help." At the age of twenty-two, or thereabouts, he invented and con structed a rotary pump, which worked well, but which was soon laid aside. His mind was next drawn to improvements in the manufacture of cut nails, and his first machine, for making nails from rods, was patented in 1802. One-third of his interest in this right was sold to Rev. Jonathan Strong of Randolph, and another third to Thomas Ordiorne of Boston; they to have two-thirds of all improvements Mr. Reed should make in the business. But the experiment of manufac turing from rods proved a failure from a pecuniary point of view; and the next plan was to roll the iron to a suitable thickness and slit it into pieces of the right aize for the body of the nail, and flatten the point, but this plan also failed. THE READE RECORD 7 The third step was the construction of a machine for cutting and heading at one operation. On this machine a patent was obtained, but it was soon laid aside. A heading machine was next constructed, into which, after the nails were cut, they were fed by hand, but this was also laid aside. The partners of Mr. Read now leaving him, he located in North Bridgewater, and built a small house by a waterfall, as a family resi dence, using the lower part of the building as a machine shop. Here he built two or three nail machines of different kinds, but financial embarrassments caused him to lose his all, and he left his home and went to Boston, where he worked at his trade, as a joiner, and was employed in constructing the first lock of the canal through Medway, Mass. Thence he went to Providence, Rhode Island. There he made a model of a nail machine known as the ''Odiorne Tool." Leaving Providence, he removed to West Bridgewater, Mass., and there com menced making patterns for a machine for four-penny nails, to be propelled by the foot, and which made sixty-two nails per minute. This was in 1803. His old partners now joining him again, machines for four-penny and six-penny nails were made, and set up in Plymouth. In 1805 or 1806 the machine known as the "Odiorne Tool" was patented, which was sold to Messrs. Odiorne in 1806, and Mr. Reed removed to Kingston, Mass. It was about this time that his machine for pulverizing dye-woods was invented for Messrs. Barrett & Shattuck of Malden, Mass., silk dyers. Letters patent for this invention were obtained in 1807. Soon after this the machine known as the "Reed Tool" for the manufacture of nails was invented and put into operation. He likewise worked for a time on a high pressure steam engine, but soon abandoned it. Dis posing of his first privilege, in Hanover, Mass., he removed to one near Rocky Run, where he erected works and conveyed water to his wheel through a trough one-third of a mile long; but the difficulties encoun tered here were many, and he finally sold out entirely and removed to Marshfield, Mass. His later inventions were machines for steering vessels; different patterns of pumps; cotton gins; treenail machines, etc. In all he obtained patents on from twenty to thirty different machines, many of which have proved of great use to the public, and every house builder of today has benefited by his ingenuity. Col. Reed was a man of indefatigable industry and of indomitable perseverance. He had made and lost several fortunes in his day. He was free and generous 8 THE READE RECORD in his manners and considered himself as a public servant and gave without stint of his toils to the benefit of others. Others of the Hanover, Mass., Reeds were Captain William Reed of Duxbury, Mass., who married Polly Glass and lived for a time in Hanover on Centre Street, where he died May 9, 1851, aged 65. His daughter Wealthy married Lewis Hunt of Duxbury, and Hannah married Jared Alden of South Abington, Mass. His son, Samuel H. Reed, resided in Hanover, Mass., and married Lucy J. Estes, June, 1835, and lived on Circuit Street. Their children were William E. Reed, born September 24, 1836; Bethia C., born June 13, 1838; Mary G., born December 26, 1839; Lucy P., born February 10, 1842; Celia F., born June 28, 1844; Eliza B., born March 8, 1846; Augustine, March 14, 1848; a son born March 3, 1850, died young; Jane L., born June 31, 1851. An authority on the subject writes to the '·Reade Record" under date of December, 1927, regarding Col. Jesse Reed as follows: The above report on Col. Jesse Reed has to do only with the cut nail machine, which you will understand was the first and only machine made and still in use where the nail was completed in one machine and in one operation. There were other attempts and other inven tions put into operation, but the· previous inventions were not as com plete as this, and therefore were laid aside as soon as the present cut-nail machine was built and put into operation. In a picture of Col. Reed copied from a daguerrotype, owned by one of the family, the inventor is shown holding two models, and on studying them they are shown to be models of ship-steering apparatus. This invention I consider equal to that of his cut-nail machine, because the use of this right and left hand screw in operating the rudders of a ship eliminated the use of the tiller, which was in use up to the time of this invention. The tiller could be handled in stormy weather only by having it lashed to the sides of the ship and men working at the ropes and pulleys to hold the tiller in place. But with Col. Reed's invention, wherever the wheel is turned there it remains until it is turned by the operator. Several of the original models of Col. Reed's inventions are still in the possession of members of the family. THE READE RECORD 9 PIONEER LINES, N. Y. AND THE WEST Colonel John Reed Descendants The following dates should be added to the published "Reed-Read Lineage" by Ella Reed \¥right. The numbers used in parenthesis are those found in the published book and the data given is chiefly in the nature of expansion and addition to the information Mrs. Wright presents. E\iakim Reed (29) and his son Silas (98) were both soldiers from Amenia, New York, in the Revolution, starting in early by signing the "honor roll" or pledge of opposition, which was drafted April 29, 1775, ten days after the battle of Lexington. The record of Eliakim is rather well known and has been published. That of Silas, as set forth in papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 24737, United States Bureau of Pensions, is as follows: Silas Reed was born March 16, 1758, in Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut. While a resident of Amenia, Dutchess County, New York, he enlisted in February, 1776, and served two months in Captain Childs' Company, Colonel Humphrey's New York Regiment. He enlisted in September, 1776, and served three months at Norwalk, Connecticut, under command of one Botsford. He enlisted in Decem ber, 1776, served three months in Captain William Chamberlain's New York Company, then enlisted in the fall of 1777, and served three weeks in the same company. He enlisted in the spring of 1778 and served one month in Captain Zephaniah Platt's New York Company. He served as private and ser geant. He also served at various times on- other short tours and alarms, about four months in all, a part of which was under Captain Doty and under Colonel Colby Chamberlain in the New York troops. He was allowed pension on his application executed August 4, 1832, while a resident of Gorham, Ontario County, New York. He died November 12, 1833, in Gorham, New York. He married November 26, 1782, in Amenia, New York, Bethiah Hurd of that vicinity. She was allowed pension on her application executed November 21, 1838, while a resident of Greece, Monroe County, New York, aged 79 years. Silas and Bethia had seven children, as set forth in the 'Lineage," of whom the third was Carlo (341), born at Gorham, Ontario County, or at Reed's corners, Dutchess County, probably the former. THE READE RECORD A Founder of Colleges Carlo Reed migrated to Ohio and was among the founders of Oberlin College 1833. In 1844, he followed "Father" Shippard, a leader of the Oberlin group, into the wilds of Michigan. The pioneer band became lost in the Michigan wilderness and after circling about, found them selves for a second time in the same spot at the top of hill. They decided the site as providentially designed for their purpose and called the hill Olivet and the brook at its base Kedron and founded what is now Olivet College. Carlo Reed was a trustee of the college for more than twenty years and at one time pawned his gold watch for funds to keep the school alive. He died at Olivet, Michigan, October 15, 1865. His wife, Martha McPherson, died August 27, 1827. Of their five children, the second was John S(ilas) Reed (1038), born at Gorham, New York, July 9, 1818. John Silas Reed (1038) accompanied his father to Oberlin, Ohio, and followed him to Olivet, Michigan, in 1846. He, like his father, was a life long supporter of Olivet College and saw five of his six children graduate from this school, the sixth, his first born, having died in infancy. John's first wife, Chloe Penfield, lived less than a year after her marriage, in 1842. He married again, October 29, 1844, at Oberlin, Ohio, Olive Abigal Sexton. Olive Abigal Sexton, born at Morgan, Ohio, August 19, 1822, had been orphaned in 1839 when her parents, Lucius and Roxey Lany (Weatherly) Sexton and one sister had been stricken down by fever while on a migration in an ox cart from Ohio to Illinois. Lucius died September 2.5 and his wife October 13, at Bloomingdale, lllinois. Her grandfather, Ezra Sexton, was a soldier in the Revolution from Somers, Connecticut, and came of illustrious Colonial ancestry. She died at Port Huron, Michigan, February 19, 1881. The first child of John Silas and Olive Abigal (Sexton) Reed is omitted from the ''Lineage." This was Chloe Alice, born at Oberlin, Ohio, October 8, 1845; died at Olivet, Michigan, August 10, 1847. The second, Alice Irene (2627), died January 26, 1909, unmarried, as noted. The other four were living at the time of publication of the "Lineage." They will be treated separately. Arthur Lucius (2628) seems to have been first named Lucius Arthur, his name so appearing in the handwriting of his father in the "family register." He was born at Olivet, Michigan, February 2, 1851, and died at Whittier, California, January 27, 1915. He graduated at Olivet THE READE RECORD 11 College and became a successful engineer and bridge builder, located for some time at Port Huron, Michigan. He moved with his family to Whittier, California, in the nineties, and played an important part in engineering and irrigation projects and developing the citrous fruit industry. He 111arried at Lafayette, Indiana, August 23, 1877, Anna Virginia Kelly, a former classmate at Olivet. She is living at Whittier, California. Their three children, and families, follow: Ralph John Reed (5367a), born at Port Huron, Michigan, April 30, 1883; graduated, Pomona College, 1905; engineering, University of Michigan, 1908; is now chief engineer of the Union Oil Company of Cali fornia, located at Los Angeles. His wife, formerly June Miller, died in the summer of 1926, leaving two sons, John Miller Reed and Robert Reed, the latter born in August, 1921. President of International College Rev. Cass Arthur Reed, Ph.D., LL.Q. (5368), born at Port Huron; Michigan, November 25, 1884, graduated at Pomona College, 1906, served two years in Japan as teacher in the government schools and in Y. M. C. A. work; returned and prepared for the ministry at Union Theological Seminary, New York, 1909, and after a short pastorate, went to Smyrna, Turkey, as a missionary and is now president of Inter national College at Smyrna. He married Rosaline McLaughlin, daughter of his predecessor, and has three children, two boys and a girl. Anna Lucille Reed (5369), born at Port Huron, Michigan, May 24, 1888, graduated at Pomona College, 1910, married William J. Sutherland. They live at Orange, California, and have four children: Barbara Mac beth, born 1919; Katharine Ann, born 1920; Janet, born 1923; and Donald Arthur, born 1925. Frank Newton Reed (2630), third child of John Silas and Olive Abigal (Sexton) Reed, born at Olivet, Michigan, March 31, 1854, grad uated at Olivet College and is now living at South Haven, Michigan. He married at Covert, Michigan, December 4, 1879, Cynthia Kenney, who was born May 2, 1857, and is also living. They have three children as follows: Lena Belle Reed (5374), born September 24, 1880, Olivet, Michigan; married, first, - Foote, and by him had two children: Ethlyn Pearl, born January 25, 1909, and LaVerne, born October 31, 1913, both living. She married, second, Archibald T. Scovel, with whom she is 12 THE READE RECORD now living at Gobles, Michigan. By this second marriage, she has two children: Helen, born November 1, 1921, and Myrtle, born about 1923. Harold Arthur Reed (5375), born February 23, 1883, Olivet, Michi gan; exporter; lived in England, South America, and Australia; present address, 250 West 57th Street, New York City. His wife's name is Nita (MacGregor) and they have one child, Harold MacGregor Reed, born in New York City, December, 1920. A Reed in China Fitz L. Reed (5376), born at Covert, Michigan, March 16, 1887, attended Culver Military Academy, spent some years in the Philippines, and is now representing the Standard Oil Company in China. He is unmarried. Mary Amelia Reed (2629)-8, (lohn Silas-7, Carlo-6, Silas-5, Eliakim-4, Daniel-3, John, Jr.-2, John-1), born Olivet, Michigan, May 25, 1856; graduated Olivet College, 1878; married at Olivet, December 28, 1881, Clark Chester Otis-9 (Norman Leonard-8, Chester-7, James-6, John-5, James-4, Joseph-3, John-2, John-1), of Mayflower ancestry, born Vermontville, Michigan, March 6, 1856. They are both living and their home is Plainwell, Michigan. She accompanied her husband, who was for many years in the ministry, to Connecticut, Washington, New York, Illinois, Iowa, and back to Michigan. Their four children are as follows: Florence Irene Otis (5370), born Orange, Connecticut, January 12, 1883; music, Olivet College, A. B. Oberlin College 1908, A. M. Uni versity of Michigan, 1914, Columbia University, University of Cali fornia; teacher of journalism, Maywood, Illinois, unmarried. First Trained City Manager Harrison Gray Otis (5371), born Seattle, Washington, April 2, 1885; A. B. Olivet College 1907, Graduate School University of Michigan 1914-5 (first man in country to receive special training for new profes sion of city manager). City manager, Beaufort, South Carolina; Auburn, Maine; Clarksb11rg, West Virginia; and Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Past-president and secretary (four terms), International City Manager,-; THE READE RECORD 13 Association; organized .chapter, S. A. R., of 157 charter members, 1927; (see Who's Who in America). Married, November 18, 1916, at Beau fort, South Carolina; Gretchen Alice Jones, born Coosaw, South Caro lina, October 27, 1892, daughter of James Joseph and Elizabeth (Bostock) Jones. They have twin daughters: Elisabeth and Barbara, born January 1, 1921. Present address Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Walter Reed Otis (5372), born Stamford, Connecticut, September 23, 1888; Olivet College, Oberlin College, Detroit Business Institute; educator and business manager. Traveled extensively through West and abroad. Married, Cassopolis, Michigan, March 30, 1915, Helen Caroline Hopkins, born Cassopolis, June 27, 1891, daughter of Willis Duane and Elizabeth (Turrill) Hopkins. They have three children: Mary Frances, born Detroit, Michigan, March 12, 1918; Margaret Reed, born Royal Oak, Michigan, November 3, 1921; Louise Elizabeth, born Royal Oak, March 9, 1927. All living at 609 HawthorneAvenue, Royal Oak, Michigan. Arthur Frederic Otis (5373), born Carson City, Michigan, February 18, 1895; Oberlin College, Detroit Business Institute. Second Lieu tenant, artillery, A. E. F., France, 1918. Publicist, Chicago. Married August 30, 1924, at Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Margaret Isabelle Montillon, born October 16, 1897, at Cedar Rapids. They have one child: Arthur Frederic, Junior, born Glen Ellyn, Illinois, January 26, 1926. Addr~ss 273 Taylor Avenue, Glen Ellyn, Illinois. The sixth and youngest child of John Silas and Olive Abigal (Sexton) Reed was Belle Vesta Reed, born Olivet, Michigan, June 9, 1862; grad uated Olivet College; died, South Haven, Michigan, September 20, 1919. She married at Olivet, August 12, 1885, Joseph Byron Esta brook, born April 20, 1859, died November, 1916, Boise, Idaho. They had three children, who follow: Mary Ellen Estabrook (5377), born March 24, 1889; died February 13, 1903, at Mt. Clemens, Michigan. Joseph Reed Estabrook (5378), born Petoskey, Michigan, October 4, 1892; A. B. Oberlin College, 1913; 1st lieutenant, Army of Occu pation, Germany, 1918; salesman. Married, Washington, D. C., June 17, 1922, Hannah Evans Jones, born Beaufort, South Carolina, November 25, 1897, daughter of James Joseph and Elisabeth (Bostock) Jones. They have three children: Mary Alice, born Norristown, Pennsylvania, April, 1923; Jane Reed, born Norristown, August, 1924; Ellen Evans, born Norristown, October, 1926. Address, Box 402, Norristown, Pennsylvania. 14 THE READE RECORD Merrill Hammond Estabrook (5379), born Grand Haven, Michigan, July 13, 1895; married Eula-; living at Portland, Oregon. No children. A PIONEER OF 1850 Times and manners have changed since 1850, but the dangers of pioneering - savages, wild beasts, and hard transportation - described in the diary of George Willis Read, who traveled across the continent by mule team in the gold rush, makes exciting and interesting reading. George Willis Read was a descendant of the Quaker line of Reads, an account of which appeared in a recent "Reade Record" and this book entitled "A Pioneer of 1850" issued by his daughter, Miss Georgia Willis Read (a member of the Reade Society), through Little, Brown & Co. of Boston, Mass., should be on the bookshelves of all members of The Reade Society, especially those interested in the great adventure of the winning of our Western domain from savagery and the wilderness. We quote a passage from the book: "We came to a ford a mile and a half wide." "The mules choked, many of them, the draught was very hard, the quicksand giving way under the animals' feet, and the bottom so uneven. Often the teams would come to a dead stand, the wheels coming against a bank of sand two and three feet high. By hard whipping and hard pulling, we all landed safely in about one hour from the time we took the water." Dr. G. W. Reed was a young physician, one of thirty men who found a company to cross the continent just after the great gold craze of 1849 had swept the country. During their trip from Fort Independence, which was then practically the frontier, to Placerville, a journey of five months, Dr. Read kept this diary in which he faithfully relates the dangers and difficulties that befell these pioneers. Ten years latter, a group of letters record a voyage from New York to California via the Isthmus of Panama. Dr. Read's varied experiences make a valuable addition to the literature of the Old West. THE READE RECORD 15 AVIATION Commander Albert C. Read, U. S. N., Hon. Member "Reade Society" leads the way. Successful May 27, 1919 - N C-4, United States Navy plane, with Commander Albert C. Read, Hon. Member Reade Society, in command, made first successful flight covering 2,150 miles from Trepassy, Labrador, to Lisbon, Portugal, stopping at the Azores, in the flying time of 26 hours and 45 minutes. June 14-15, 1919- Captain John Alcock and Lieutenant Arthur W Brown made first non-stop flight across Atlantic, flying Vickers Vimy bomber from St Johns to Clifden, Ireland, 1.900 miles, in 16 hours and 12 minutes. July, 1919- British dirigible R-34 made first non-stop dirigible flight across the Atlantic, covering 3,130 miles from East Fortune, Scotland, to New York in 108 hours, 13 minutes. On return flight to Paulham, England, covered 3,200 miles in 74 hours, 56 minutes. October, 1924 - Dirigible ZR-3, later the Los Angeles, crossed Atlantic from Friedrichshafen, Germany, to Lakehurst, New Jersey, 5,066 miles, in 81 hours and 17 minutes. 1924 - United States Army around the world flyers spanned Atlantic in flight from England to Labrador. January 31, 1926 - Commander Ramon.Franco completed flight from Los Palos, Spain, to Pernambuco, Brazil. February 24, 1927 - Commander Francesco Depinedo completed flight, Italy to Pernambuco, Brazil. March 18, 1927 - Major Sarmento Beires, Portuguese aviator, completed 1,715- mile flight from Bolama, Portuguese Guinea, to South America. May 21, 1927 - Colonel Charles A Lindbergh flew 3,610 miles in non-stop.flight from New York to Paris in 33 hours, 29 minutes. June 6- Clarence D. Chamberlin and Charles A. Levine, in 3,790-mile non-stop flight from New York to Eisleben, Germany, in about 42 hours set new long distance flying record. June 30 - Commander Richard E. Byrd and crew made 3,477-mile non-stop flight from New York to Versur-Mer, France. August 28- William F. Schlee and William Brock made 2,350 mile non-stop flight from Harbor Grace, Newfoundland, to Croydon Airdrome in London in 23 hours, 21 minutes. Unsuccessful 1910- Walter Wellmavn, newspaper man, attempted first transatlantic flight in non-rigid dirigible America bound for Ireland; fog, engine trouble, and storm end voyage on second day. Crew picked up 1,000 miles off Cape Hatteras. May 17, 1919 - Harry C. Hawker and McKenzie Grieve, attempting non-stop flight from St. John, Newfoundland, to Ireland, in Sopwith biplane, were forced down after 14 hours and rescued by tramp steamer. September 21, 1926 - Captain Rene Fonck, failed at the start of a New York Paris flight when his giant Sikorsky plane crashed in takeoff resulting in the death of two members of his crew. May 5, 1927 - Captain Saint Roman and Commander Mouneyres hopped off from St. Louis, Senegal, for Pernambuco, Brazil, and were lost in the South Atlantic. May 8, 1927 - Captains Charles Nungesser and Frarn;ois Coli hopped off from Paris on 3,610-mile flight to New York, never heard from after heading out over the Atlantic from Europe. August 15, 1927 - Risticz and Edzard, German aviators, forced by storm to return to Dessau, Germany, in attempt to fly to New York in Junkers plane Bremen; sister ship, Europa, was forced down at Bremen. 16 THE READE RECORD EARLY COLONIAL Labor and Dress Labor and dress were regulated by law in the early days of the settlement of Massachusetts. There was a law that ladies' dresses should be made so long as to cover their shoe buckles. Short sleeves were prohibited and it was "ordered" that sleeves should be lengthened to cover the arms to the wrist. It was forbid by law to wear immoderate great breeches, knots of ribbon, broad shoulder bands, silk roses, double ruffs and cuffs. Even as late as 1653, one John Fairbanks was solemnly tried for wearing "great boots." He was acquitted on trial. The Colony was poor and it appears the object of the I atter law was to prevent all kinds of extravagance and to compel the inhabitants to govern their living strictly to their means. Freemen U oder the first charter of the Mass. Colony none were regarded as ''freemen" or members of the body politic, except such as were admitted by the General Court, and took the oath of Allegiance to the government here established. The oath of the "Freemen" of Boston of the 17th Century was as follows: "I do solemnly bind myself that I will give my vote and suffrage as I shall judge in mine own conscience may best conduce to the public weal; so help me God." This custom continued in existence until by the second charter, the Colony was transformed into a province. The Puritans had been in "Mass. Bay" but three years when they enacted in 1631 that "no one shall be admitted to the freedom of this body politic" - that is, shall be allowed to vote or hold office, "unless he be a member of some church"-that is, of some church duly authorized by the legislature - "within the limits of the same" - and this law was enforced till 1664. But it was also enacted in 1638, that all inhabitants, whether church members of not, should be taxed for Church expenses, as well as town expenses, except in Boston where for some reason, pew owners were only taxed for church support. In the Plymouth Colony, however, all "heads of families" were allowed to vote, because the Pilgrims did not believe in uniting Church and State, and giving the Church members entire control of the Civil gov ernment. THE READE RECORD 17 Houses of the First Settlers Pine Knots were used by the Colonists for making tar and for torchlights. The houses of those times were mostly built two stories in height, and about 22 x 25 feet, the lower story was used for the chimney and entry-way, and one great room was used as a room for the family to live in, and the room in which they made their plows, yokes, etc., and where huskings were held. The fireplace was about ten feet long, five deep, and high enough for a man to stand erect under the great oak mantel bar, with stools at each end of it for the women and children to sit and knit, or read, while the man would be shaving shingles, or making his farming tools. The room was lighted by a pine knot stuck into a socket at the back of the fireplace. The second story was parted off by single partitions, or perhaps by coverlids, to constitute sleeping rooms for the larger children. The parents and smaller children sleeping in the great room below. As necessity demanded they would enlarge by a back lean-to and on the marriage of the oldest son, they would perhaps build another room on to the body of the house, making what was called a "double house" in length. Old and New Style At the time of the first settlement of New England the English people began the New Year on the 25th of M~rch (Annunciation) (or Lady) day. Any dates between January 1st and March 25th appearing in the original records of those times should have one year added. Later a new form of designating the years was adopted; the first time it wa,, used by the General Court of Connecticut was "this 20th day of March 1649-50," 1650 by our present reckoning. This style prevailed about one hundred years, and the date of all the months of the year should be carried forward between 1600 and 1752, when the English govern ment changed their dates, from old style to new style, there should be eleven days added. In September, 1752, the parliament of Great Britain made September 3d the 14th. THE READE RECORD Time Previous to the year 17 52 two methods of reckoning time existed in Great Britain and her colonies. According to one of these methods the year began on the 25th of March, February being the twelfth month. This was the civil or legal year. According to the other method the year began on the first day of January. December being the twelfth month. This was the historical year. In old records these two methodb were frequently combined: Thus: Feby 9, 1723-4 which means that the year was 1723 of the civil but 1724 of the historical year. When in dates between Jan. 1st and March 25 only one reckoning is used, a year is for the most part to be added, to make the record conform to our present usages. To change Old Style into New, add ten days to dates between 1600 and 1700, or add 11 days to dates between 1700 and Sept. 3, 1752. At the date last given the New Style was inaugurated by ''Act of Parlia ment" the third of Sept. being counted the fourteenth, and the year made to begin in January. THE READE RECORD 1 \) OBITUARIES Judge \Varren A. Reed died June 27, 1927, at Brockton, Mass. Brockton, June 27 - Judge \Varren A. Reed, nationally known jurist, died at his home, 1531 Main Street, shortly after ten o'clock tonight, after a month's illness. He was seventy-five. For thirty-two years, until 11)21, he was justice of the Police Court. He was a former city solicitor member of the Park Commission. Judge Reed was born in Boston, July l, 1851, the son of Augustus and Laura Ann (Leach) Reed. He was a direct descendant of Francis Cook, one of the Pilgrims who came over on the 1Vlayflower. His early education was received in the Boston grade schools. He entered Harvard College and was graduated in 1875. He was elected secretary of his class and held that position until his death. Following his graduation he studied at the University of Leipsic in Germany. Upon his return in 1876 Judge Reed entered Harvard Law School. He was admitted to the bar in October, 1878. He practiced in Boston until 1881, when he came to this city. Five years later he was elected city solicitor, a position he held until September 26, 1889, when he was appointed a justice of the Brockton Police Court. In 1884. after living here only three years, he was elected to the School Board and served on it six years. He was an energetic worker for the Y. M. C. A., serving that institutio:1 for many years. He also had been vice-president and president of the Commercial Club, aa active worker for the Brockton Industrial Corporation, a trustee of the Brockton Public Library, president of the Brockton Boys' Club, the first president of the University Club of Brockton. a vice-president and trustee of Howard Seminary, Vlest Bridge water. a vice-president of the People's Savings Bank, and a director of the Brockton National Bank. On December 3, 1878, Judge Reed married Nellie Fewcomb Crocker, daughter of Bradford L. and Mary (Perkins) Crocker of Boston. Of their seven children on'y two are now living, Dr. Laurence B. Reed of Plymouth and Clarence C. Reed of this city, president of the Kiwanis Club. Judge Reed had always taken a deep interest in civic affairs. He served for many years on the Park Commission and always took a leading part in any meritorious civic matter. He made frequent trips to Europe and other countries, going to Bermuda about a year ago in an effort to improve his health. He was the first Brockton citizen to take up the game of golf, and after a visit to Prince Edward Island in 1899 he organized the Brockton Country Club, after he had planted nine tomato cans in the ground and used them for cups. Judge Reed for years has been considered one of the leading lawyers of Plymouth County. Since Hl21, wr,en he resigned as justice, he acted as counsel for many banks and some of the largest business concerns in the city. A Mayflower Descendant :\-lrs. Mary T. (Soule) Reed, wife of Mr. Edgar Reed, Vice-President of "The Reade Society, Inc.," passed away at \Vorcester, Mass., July 20, 1927. Mrs. Reed was born i:1 Kingston, Mass., daughter of Henry and Zylpha Cook Soule. Her father was a direct descendant oi the ivia.y;1ower passenger George Soule and her mother was a direct descendant of the M~ayf/ower passenger Francis Cook. Mrs. Reed had lived in \Norcester more than forty years. She leaves her husband, four sons: E. Howard, Chester T., E. \Vinsor, and Ale.en, two daughters: Bertha M. and Helen \V., wife of Charles B. Randolph, all of V./orcester, ;v1~1sa., and Life lvien1bers of T'he Reade Societv. Mrs. Reed left also two sisters, Mrs. Christiana Dyke of v\lorcester, Mass., and iviiss Abby Soule of Kingston, l\fass. In the name of the Reade Society s:ncere condolences are offered to the families of Judge Warren A. Reed and of Mrs. Edgar Reed. 20 THE READE RECORD QJ:nmmnmuntlt~ nf ~ansurl}:u.s.etta 'JSc it 1Knomu That whereas JAME<:S REED, CHARLES F. READ, ALANSO:-J H. REED, GEORGES. STEWART, HE:-JRY B. REED, J. \VARNER REED, ARTHr.:R F. CLARKE, HAROLD C. READ, CHARLES W. REED, a.nd HAROLD F. REED have associated themselves w;th the in.tenhon of forming a corporation under the name of for the purpose of genealogical resea,rch and the collection awi publication of data and information concern~·ng the genealogies of the Reade families, however the name may /Je spelled; a/so to buy and sell or /,old property and real estate for the ,,.se of said corporation; and such other property as monuments and memorials and real estate of histor-ical interest.: also to adopt suitable emblems, arrns, or insignia, for use of sa·-id corporation and its me1nbersJ· and have com plied with the provisions of the statutes of tkis ConimonweaJ.th in such cases made a.nd provided, as appears from the certificate of the prope, Officers of said corporGt-i.on, duly appro'l'ed Dy the Corn1n1:ssioner of Corporations and recorded in this office: Noni, ujl)ercfor2, I, Frank J. Donahue, Secretary of /lie Com.monwealth. of Massachusetts, on l);nby certify that S1'id JAMES REED, CHARLES F. READ, ALANSON ff. REED, GEORGES, STEVURT, HENRY B. REED,]. vVAR'sER REED, ARTHUR F. CLARKE, HAROLD C. READ. CHARLES 'IV. REED, and HAROLD F. REED, their associates and successors are Zega.tty organ-,·zed (Hid established as, and are hereby 1na.de, an existing corpora.t,,:on. under the name of with the powers, rights, and pri':Jileges, and subject to the limitations, duties, aud restrictions wh·i.t::lt by triw appe1ta.·i11, thereto. EJHttt.C!i!i my official signature Jzeremi-to subscribed, and the Great Seal of the Commonw.1ea/.th of 11fa.ssachu setts hereunto affixed, thi's twenty1ourth day of February, in the -year of our I ord one thousand nine hundred and fourteen. FRANK J. DONAHUE, 0 Secretary of the Commonwealth. ~be 1Reaoe 1Reccrb NUMBER XX BOSTON, MASS .. U. S. A. JULY, 1928 THE READE SOCIETY FOR HISTORIC-GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH ORGANIZED 1904 INCORPORATED 1914 PresiJc;z.t Capt. GEORGE \V .. REED, (LLD.) Lexington, Mass. V"i:,_:e-Presidents EDGAR REED, Worcester, i\fass. J\'1RS. LOUISA S. RUSSELL, Arlington, !\fas·.. Treasurer ARTHUR F. CLARKE, 126 Englewood Ave., Brookline, Mass. Secret~~ry HAROLD F. REED, (LL.B.) ll Beacon St., Boston, Mass. IIisJ.orirPi-C enealogis t G. A. TAYLOR, P. 0. Box 2620, Boston, l\fass. Membership fee t,rn dollars per year, or :520 for a life membership, exempt from dues, should be sent to Arthur F. Clarke, Treasurer, 126 Englewood A,·e., Brookline, 1Vfo.ss. Special price to mernbers on enrlier Reade Records. Please ac1.dress genealogical corresponde::ce1 endosing st:J.mped addressed cnvelo;:)c where answer is desired, to the Reade Society CJllicial His:ori,rn-Genealogist, G. A. Taylor, P. 0. J3ox '.?629. Boston. Special researches undertaken throughout Europe and America on all families. Members should ha\·e earlier "Records" bound 1vith this one (No. XX), forming Volume I. \Vith the next Record (Vol. II. whole number XXI) \Vtll begin Vol. II and the 2d quarter of a century of the Reade Society as an orgaDization. 2 THE READE RECORD INDEX OF "READE RECORDS" XVII TO XX (inclusive) OF Ll'.'IES OF EARLY AMERJCAN READ (etc.) SETTLERS & LEADING SUBJECTS, AMERICA AND ABROAD Assault case, Court Documents, of Dr. Philip Reade, XVII: 9, 10, 11, 12. Aviation, List of flights overseas, XIX: 15. Coolidges attend Reed wedding, XVl!f: 20. Corrections, XVI l : 17. Earliest Read Wills, XVll: 14, 15, lG, 17. Earliest Colonial Painter, William Read, XVIII: 10 Early Bill_of Lading, James Reed, 1652, XVJII: 18. Early Colonial Dress, Freeman, Houses, Time, etc., XIX: lG, 17, 18. English Wills, Earliest Read, XVII: 14, 15, 16, 17. Essex County, Mass., \,Vills, XX. Index of Reade Records, see XVJI and XX. Incorporation, Articles of, Reade Society, XIX: 20. Kentucky Reids, XVlIJ: 14. Knights Created, Reade name, XVIII: 15. London Marriages, 16th and 17th centu;-y, XX. "Mayflower.Lines," XVIII: 7. MeetingsofReadeSociety,XVII: l; XVIII: 1; XIX: 1. Membership Rolls, Society, XIX: 3, 4, 5. New Jersey Reids, XVIlI: 17. Pioneer Lines, N. Y. and the West, XIX: 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14. Pioneer of 1850, Dr. G. W. Read, XIX: 14. Quaker Reads, Pa. and Md., XV[!]: 11, 12, 13, 14. Read, Commander Albert C.. U.S. N. Avcator, XIX: 15. Read, Miss Margaret, obituary, XVII: 17. Read, Dr. G. W., pioneer of 1850, XIX: 14. Reads, created bishops and knights, XVIII: 16, 17, 18. Reade, Dr. Philip, Court Papers, XVII: 9, 10, 11. 12. Reade. Dr. Philip, co·mrnent on his family, by a descendc,nt, XV!f: 12, Reed, lvlrs. Edgar, obituary, XIX: 19. Reed, Harold F., XVII: 17. Reed, Helen Leah, objtuary, XV!ll: 19. Reed, James, early bill of lading,. XVIII: 8. Reed, Col. Jesse, inventor, XIX: 19. Reed, Judge \Varren A., obituary, XIX: 19. Reed, Dr. (and Major) \Valter, tribute to, XVIII: 18. Reed, \Vilmot, witchcraft case, XVII: 5, 6, i. 8, 9. Reminiscences of Judge John Reed (1850) of Pa .• X..'C. Scotfah Reids. XVIII: 17. Settlers, Reade, etc., list of, XVIJ: 3. Sesquicentennial, 1925, Boston and vicinity in Re,·olution, XVII: 13. 14. Special Notice, by Secretary, Society notes. XVII I: 4, 5. G. Suffolk County, Mass .. Probates etc., XVIII: 9. Well,s, Honorable 'Nellington, ho:1ored by President, XVII: 2. Weymouth, Mass., and early Reads, XVII]: 18. \Vills, English, early, A. D. 1400-1500, XVII: 14, 15, Hl, 17. Vi/ills, Essex County, Mass., XX. Wills, Suffolk County, Mass ... XVIII: 9. Witchcraft, court papers in case of Will mot Rec REMINISCENCES Of Judge John Reed (original in his handwriting about 1845 to 1850), founder of the Law School, Dickinson College, CarHsle, Pa. His old home "The Lodge" is now owned by Dickinson College and is now (1928) the home of the College Presidents "Dedicated to My Children " "My grandfather on the paternal side was James Reed. He emi grated from Ireland about the year 1730. He was married with Mar garet Floyd in Chester County, Penna. He was a farmer. He pur chased land in 'Carrolls Tract,' then York, now Adams County. He resided there tiU his death about 1798 or 9. They have seven sons and two daughters, James, Joseph, Benjamin, John, Samuel, Thomas, and William; Mary and Sally. "James Reed received a classical education. \Vhile at Princeton College, a short time before he would graduate, he received an appoint ment of Lieutenant in tr"e army of the Revolution. He served till near its close and was promoted to a majority. He was afterwards married to Mrs. Callender and resided at Middlesex in C:unberland County, Pa., till his death in 1792. "Joseph also received a classical education but died before he entered upon the study of any profession. "Samuel Reed, with an ordinary English education only, studied law, and practiced it successfully for many years in Martinsburg in Virginia. He died about 1808. He left one son, who is since deceased, and three daughters. They are married and all still living near Martins burg, Mrs. Cooper, Mrs. Brown, and Mrs.----. Each of them have children living. "Mary was married with James Stevenson. Beith d:ed many years ago. but their children and grandchildren are still living in Virginia near Martinsburg. "Sallv was married with Wilkun McKesson. They ha\"e both been dead for many years. Mm. \Villiam Taylor of Baltimore and Mrs. John Campbell near Richmond, Virginia, are their daughters. "Benjamin, John, and Thomas Reed were farmers and Jived on farms adjoining their father's in 'Carrolls Tract' purchased for them and partly paid for by their father. They are all dead, haYing· left numerous children and grandchildren. "Thomas ·was a young man when the Revolutionary War commenced. He was reaping in the harvest field when he first heard of American blood being shed al Lexington. He set off on foot for Boston, joined the army as a private soldier, and continued in that capacity till the end of the war. He then returned home, was soon afterwards married, and died March, 1808. He left a son and a daughter. 4 THE RE1\DE RECORD "My father was William Reed. He succeeded to my grandfather's farm. Though in early life he pursued mercantile business. "On the ·maternal side my grandfather was John Miller. He came from Ireland about the same time with my grandfather Reed. He was married with Isabella Henry of Scotch descent. He was a farmer. He purchased the farm on which Millerstown is located. It was laid out by him. He resided there till the time of his death, I think about 1790. "They had three sons, Samuel, James, and '\Nilliam, and one daughter, · Nancy. . "James received a liberal education and studied medicine, but before he finished his course his health declined and he sought to restore it by a sea voyage. He was however, shipwrecked near one of the West India Islands and was drowned. "Samuel died in earlv life. "Nancy Miller and my father were married in the year 1777. They had two daughters, Isabella and Mary, and four sons, James, Samuel M., John, and William., "Isabella· was married to Richard Porter, a respectable man. the son of a neighboring farmer, about the year 1797. They both died leaving several children, many of whom have grandchildren. They reside in \Vestmoreland County, Pa. "Mary was married to James \iVilson in 1799. He is a farmer and owns the original farm of my grandfather John Miller. They had three daughters: Nancy married to Isaac Robinson. They haYe several children: Jane V\lilson .. was married ,vith Doctor John Paxton, he is dead, leaving her and one son surviving:. They reside in Gettysburg; Maria was married with George Lowry of Georgetown, District of Columbia. She is dead. leaving no children. "James Reed pursued mercantile business in Ernmittsburg, Maryland, Gettysburg, and afterwards in \Vestmoreland County, Pa., where he died in 1818. He was prothonotary of the County of '\lv'est moreland when he died. He was married with Eliza Huston, in Em mittsburg, who, with a son and two daughters, are still living. They .now reside in \I/heeling, Virginia. "Samuel M. Reed was brought up a merchant. He married Mary Agnew, a daughter of David Agnew of Adams County. He moved to New Alexandria in Westmoreland County in the year 1807 and died there in 181\). His wife died in 1817. He was aftenvards married to Sarah Parr, who with one son, Isaac Guthrie Reed, is still living. He is a practicing attorney a: law in Indiana, Penna. By his first wife he left two daughters, both of whom are dead, and three sons of whom William and Samuel are liYing in \Vestmoreland County. Samuel M. Reed was a man of energy and vigorous intellect. He had a talent for writing and for public speaking. He ,Yas the first who brought into successful use the making of sale on the Conemaugh Ri;-er. "\\'illiam Reeu was the young·est son. He received a classical education at Dickinson College, Carlisle. He studied law and was THE READE RECORD 5 admitted to the bar, hut died before he entered upon the practice of his profession, in the vear 1810. He was married to Harriett Smith and had one daughter. ' They all died in the same year. "My father received only an English education. He was a man of -great energy of character and of strong intellect. In 1778 he sened one campaign in the revolutionary struggle. He was an ardent Wl1ig. He served in the capacity of a major of militia. He had thro' life a predeliction for military tactics, was for many years colonel of a regi ment, and afterwards a major general of a division composed of the militia of York and Adams County. With Michael Slagle, he was a· member of the Convention from York County in 1790 which framed the first constitution of the Commonwealth of Penna. He served four years as a Senator in the State Legislature, representing York and Adams County, from 1806 until 1810. He was an active and influential member. 'vVhen the war broke out in 1812 with Great Britain he was appointed adjutant general of the State by Gov. Snyder. He took an active part in procuring an organization of the militia so as to render them fit for service. In 1813 he organized a detachment of 2,000 men at Meadville who marched to )iiagara under General Tahnhill, and in the same year he organized c:nother detachment of 2,000 men at Pitts burg who marched to Fort Meigs under the command of General Crooks. In the organization of these two detachments the first experiment was made of electing all the officers aiJOE'C captains, by an election held in camp. The proceedings were conducted with regularity. The great labor and exposure incident to this service produced in him a fatal disease of which he died in Nev; Alexandria County in October, 1813. He was then in the 62nd year of his life. He was buried in the church yard at t!-te Salem meeting House in Salem Township, \.Vestmoreland County, a marble slab with a suitable inscription marks the spot of his interment. "My mother survind till 1828 when she died in Millerstown, Adams County, and is buried in the MarshcCreek Burying Ground. "I was born in Millerstown in June, 1786. My father ex.changed the old mansion tract where his father had resided for a larger tract of land with mills, etc., on Toms Creek near the Maryland line. The family remo1ed to it in 1702. I was brought up on the farm accustomed to industry till 1803 when my brother YVilliam and myself were sent to Grammar School under the care of the Rev. l\fr. Dobbin at Gettysburg. \Ve passed through College together and studied law together with William Marshall. Esq., in Gettysburg. I was admitted to the Bar and settled down for practice in Greensburg, \Vestmoreland County, on the first day of April, 1800. I practiced in the courts of Sommerset, Indiana, Armstrong, and ·westmoreland for several years. I was pros ecuting attorney in the two latter. At that time the habits of the gentlemen of the law, particularly while out in the circuit, led them into great excesses in drinking· and gambling. It is proper to remark that I did scrupulously abstain from both, some times at the hazzard of a personal quarrel, and to that right beginning I attribute a large portion of my health, comfort, and success through life. 6 THE READE RECORD "In 1812 I was married to Elizabeth Guthrie; on February 7, 1817, she died leaving James G. Reed surviving her. We had two other children who died within a few weeks of herself. They are buried in the Presbyterian grave yard at Greensburg. The spot is designated by a marble slab. ' "In 1815 I was elected a member of the senate of Penna. and served for four years, and then declined a re-election.· In December, 1819, I was married to Sarah Ann Read in Greensburg. In the spring of 1820 I was appointed Pre_sident Judge of the 9th Judicial District, then composed of the Counties of Cumberland, Adams, Franklin, and Perry, ·afterwards of Cumberland, Perry, and Juniata Counties. The office was conferred upon me by Governor Findlay unsolicited and unexpected. I held it till Feb. 7, 1839, when by the new constitution the office expired. I returned to the Bar and have since been diligently practicing my -profession in Cumberland, Adams, Perry, and Juniata. "ln 18- the honorary degree of 'Master of Arts' was conferred upon me by the Trustees of Dickinson College and 183- the degree of Doctor of Laws was conferred by V/ashington College, ·washington, Penna. "L-pon my appointment to the Bench, we moved to Carlisle and have been residing here since April, 1821." ESSEX COUNTY, MASS. READE (etc.) WILLS., etc. TO 1800 1771. Dec. 23 -Abigail- Wi/J. 1794. Kov. 12 -Abijah - Will, Probate, and bond. 1795. Apr. 17 -Abijah - Ini•entory. 1779. Aug. 2 -Andrew - Minor, Marblehead. 1700. Nov. 2 - Benjamin -Adm., Marblehead. 1784. Benjamin - Will, im•entory, etc., Marblehea,d. 1792. Benjamin T. (Capt.) -Gent., adm .. Marblehead. 1785. July 5 - Ebenezer - Mari,ier, wiJJ, Marblehead. 1765. Hannah -Adm. and bond, Marblehead. 1710. Isaac -Adm., Salem. 1745. facob - Yeoman, will and prob,,te, Salem. 1749. Capt. John - W,U. Newbury. 1760. \ohn - Adm., S:1lem. 1764-. John -Adm., Marblehead. 1778. Capt. John - Will, mariner, i\Tarblchcacl. 1S00. John - Adm., blacksmith, :\Iarb'ehcacl. 1796. ;\[arv - \Nidow, deposition, Marblehe~d. 1796. Rebekah and Ylartha - Minors. llfarblchead. 1658. Robert - Inventory. 1719. Samuel - Inn holder, will'., l\farblehead. 1767. Samuel - Cordwainer, ,c•i!i, :\Iarblehead. 1792. Samuel - Gent., a,dm., Marblehead. 1796. Samuel - .l,fi,wr, g,nrdianship, "Marblehead. 1796. William - Minor, guardianshi;:,, Marb(chead. THE READE RECORD 7 LOXDOK :MARRIAGES, READE (etc.) (partial list) 1571. Dec. 8, i\braham Read of Haddam :v!agno and Agnes Dardes. 1608. June 14 - Andrew of London, widower 56, and Elizabet', Stainer, 50, widow of Thos. Stainer who died 5 years ago. . 1674. Oct. 2 - Right Worshiplu\ Sir Cbar\es Cro!ts Reade, l.;:nt. of Bardwe\1, Su:lolk, about 22, and lV!rs. Mary Hewytt. · 1624. Nov. 8 - Edward of St. Martin in the Field, Middlesex, and l\fary Holland, widow oi John Holland. 1689. July 24 - Edward of the rnner Temple, 30, and ElizZcbeth PhiEpp. 1669;70. Feb. 12 - Francis of Clements Inn, \Yidower, about 33, and Mrs. (sic) Cecilia Peaseley, spinster, about 29. 1598. July 31 - Geoffry of St. Martins in the Field, 1\-!iddlesex, and Anne Simple alias Evans, \vidow. 1672. Aug. 6 - George of St. Clements Danes, widower, about 58, and Mr,. Abigail Howard, widow. 1581,12. Jan. 8 - Henry of \Vethersfie!d, Co. Essex, and Rose Ludharn. 1668. Oct. 2g - Hilkiab oc Kedmington, Kent., about 27, and Margaret Hodges. 1640/1. Jan. 4- James of St. i\fargarets, \Vestrninster, 24, and Julia Bruce. 15G8. Nov. 27 - John of St. ;v!artins in the Field and :-fary PreEo. 1569. June 23 - John and Margt. Parker. Providence, R. I., Probate Records 1646 to lSOO. 1796. Ben\amin Rec,d, administrdion. 1754. John Read, will. 1796. John Read, administration.