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John READ 1646–1727

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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B Reliability
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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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

6 researchers on YourRoots have John 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 25 SEP 1646 · New London, New London, Connecticut, United States
Died 4 MAR 1727 · Windham, Windham, Connecticut, United States
Father John Reed
Mother Sarah Lessie
Spouse Sarah Hannah Holloway
Siblings Abigail Read, Daniel Read, Elizabeth Read, Ezekiel Read, Israel Read, John Read, Joseph Reed, Josiah Reed, Josoih Reed, Margaret Reade, Mary Read, Mehitable Read, Moses Read, Samuel Read, Tho Read, Thomas Read, William Read, William Reed, Zachariah Read

Researchers connected through John READ 1646–1727

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Biography

In 1646, John READ entered the world in New London, New London, Connecticut, United States, born to john reed and sarah lessie. John READ married sarah hannah holloway, and had children including mary reed, thomas read. John READ passed away in 1727 in Windham, Windham, Connecticut, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

  3. 3
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  4. 4
    Death Records Connecticut Town Death Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)

Life Timeline

1646
Birth of John READ in New London, New London, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1727
Death of John READ in Windham, Windham, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John READ

This ancestor line traces from England (1359) to New London, New London, Connecticut, United States (1646) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John READ (1646–1727) was born in New London, New London, Connecticut, United States and died in Windham, Windham, Connecticut, United States. 6 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, 6 researchers on YourRoots have John 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.

John READ's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John READ PTP
1646–1727
New London, New London, Connecticut, United States
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John READ's Descendants

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John READ PTP 1646–1727
  1. 1. Thomas Read PTP 1641–1695
  2. 2. Mary Reed PTP 1678–1763 m. Robert Hibbard III PTP 1676–1742
    1. 1. David Hibbard PTP 1716–1800
    2. 2. Hannah Hibbard PTP 1691–1770