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Margaret Read 1636–1677

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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
B
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 Margaret 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 20 Jan 1636 · Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Died 21 Jun 1677 · Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Father William Read (1618–1669)
Mother Iris Deacon
Siblings Esther Read, Josiah Read, Philip Reed, William Read

Researchers connected through Margaret Read 1636–1677

and 5 more tree owners connected with Margaret Read 1636–1677

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1636, Margaret Read entered the world in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States, born to william read and iris deacon. Margaret Read passed away in 1677 in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

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

  2. 2
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  3. 3
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1636
Birth of Margaret Read in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1677
Death of Margaret Read in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Margaret Read

This ancestor line traces from England (1359) to Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts Bay Colony (1636) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Margaret Read (1636–1677) was born in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, 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 Margaret 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.

Margaret Read's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Margaret Read PTP
1636–1677
Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
William Read PTP
1618–1669
Canterbury, Kent, , England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Margaret Read's Descendants

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Margaret Read PTP 1636–1677