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Col. George Reade 1588–1674

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Col. Reade in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 19 Nov 1588 · St Botolph Aldgate, London, England
Died 28 Jul 1674 · Calvert, Maryland, USA
Spouse Lady Anne Gerrard Read
Children Eleanor Elizabeth Reade, Thomas Read

Researchers connected through Col. Reade 1588–1674

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Immediate Family

Biography

The story of Col. George Reade began in 1588 in St Botolph Aldgate, London, England. Col. George Reade married lady anne gerrard read, and had children including eleanor elizabeth reade, thomas read. Col. George Reade passed away in 1674 in Calvert, Maryland, USA.

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Life Timeline

1588
Birth of Col. George Reade in St Botolph Aldgate, London, England
Birth
1674
Death of Col. George Reade in Calvert, Maryland, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Col. Reade

This ancestor line traces from Causey Park, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom (1486) to St Botolph Aldgate, London, England (1588) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col. Reade (1588–1674) was born in St Botolph Aldgate, London, England and died in Calvert, Maryland, USA. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Col. 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 4 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.

Col. Reade's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Col. George Reade PTP
1588–1674
St Botolph Aldgate, London, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Col. Reade's Descendants

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Col. George Reade PTP 1588–1674
  1. 1. Thomas Read PTP 1613–1659