Amy Read (1777–1865) was born in Cheshire, Berkshire Co., MA and died in Phelps, Ontario Co., NY. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Amy Read 1777–1865

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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4 researchers on YourRoots have Amy Read in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 11 Aug 1777 · Cheshire, Berkshire Co., MA

Died 20 May 1865 · Phelps, Ontario Co., NY

Father Daniel Read

Mother Susannah Richardson

Siblings Aaron Read, Joseph Read, Joshua Read, Lucy Read

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Immediate Family

Parents

Daniel Read

Susannah Richardson

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

Amy Read was born in 1777 in Cheshire, Berkshire Co., MA, the child of daniel read and susannah richardson. Amy Read passed away in 1865 in Phelps, Ontario Co., NY.

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Life Timeline

1777

Birth of Amy Read in Cheshire, Berkshire Co., MA

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1865

Death of Amy Read in Phelps, Ontario Co., NY

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Amy Read

This ancestor line traces from Easton Royal Or Marlborough, Wiltshire, England (1553) to Cheshire, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA (1777) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Amy Read (1777–1865) was born in Cheshire, Berkshire Co., MA and died in Phelps, Ontario Co., NY. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Amy in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 8 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
: Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

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Amy Read's Ancestors

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Amy Read PTP

1777–1865

Cheshire, Berkshire Co., MA