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Margaret READ 1636–1677

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
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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 20 JAN 1636 · Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Died 21 JUN 1677 · Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Father William Reade (1568–1571)
Mother Susannah Hayme
Siblings Esther Reade, Hannah Read, John Read, Josiah Reed, Mary Child Reade, Philip Reade, Ruth Reade, Susanna Read, Susannah Read, Thomas Reade, William Read
Records
American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) U.S., New England Marriages Prior … Ancestry Family Tree
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Margaret READ began in 1636 in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts Bay Colony. Margaret READ passed away in 1677 in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts Bay Colony.

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 Bay Colony
Birth
1677
Death of Margaret READ in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts Bay Colony
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

Margaret READ (1636–1677) was born in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts Bay Colony and died in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts Bay Colony. 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.

Related Records

William Reade
1568–1571 · Father
Susannah Hayme
Mother

Margaret READ's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Margaret READ PTP
1636–1677
Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Parents
William Reade PTP
1568–1571
Wickford, Essex, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Margaret READ's Descendants

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Margaret READ PTP 1636–1677