John READ 1646–1727
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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
Researchers connected through John READ 1646–1727
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Immediate Family
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.
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1Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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2Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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3Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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4Death Records Connecticut Town Death Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)
Life Timeline
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.
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