Capt. Read (1618–1669) was born in Canterbury, Kent, , England and died in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Capt. William Read 1618–1669

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 30 Aug 1618 · Canterbury, Kent, , England

Died 13 Jun 1669 · Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA

Father Sir William Cain Read

Mother Lucy Spaulding Heneage

Spouse Susannah Hayme

Children Josiah Reed

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Immediate Family

Parents

Sir William Cain Read

Lucy Spaulding Heneage

Spouse(s)

Susannah Hayme

Children

Josiah Reed

Biography

The story of Capt. William Read began in 1618 in Canterbury, Kent, England. Capt. William Read married susannah hayme, and had children including josiah reed. Capt. William Read passed away in 1669 in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.

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Birth of Capt. William Read in Canterbury, Kent, England

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1669

Death of Capt. William Read in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Capt. Read

This ancestor line traces from Honiwood Manor, Postling, Kent, England (1364) to Canterbury, Kent, , England (1618) across 9 generations.

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: Capt. Read (1618–1669) was born in Canterbury, Kent, , England and died in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Capt. 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 9 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.
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