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Thomas Read 1613–1659

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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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 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
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5 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Read in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 5 independent trees

Born 18 Apr 1613 · Canterbury, Kent, , England
Died 25 Jul 1659 · Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Father William Cain Sir Reed Reade Of Maidstone
Mother Lucy Heneage
Siblings Agnes Reed, Alice Reade, Ann Read, Ann Reade, Eliza Read, Grace Hasell, Grace Read, Grace Reade, Jane Reade, John Read, John Reed, John Reeds, Mary Reed Reade, Matthew Reade, Rebecca Read, Rebecca Reade, Richard Reed, Robert Read, Ruth Reed, Thomas Read, Thomas Reed, William Read, William Reade
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Thomas Read began in 1613 in Canterbury, Kent, England. Thomas Read passed away in 1659 in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1613
Birth of Thomas Read in Canterbury, Kent, England
Birth
1659
Death of Thomas Read in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Read

This ancestor line traces from Canterbury, City of Canterbury, Kent, England (1565) to Canterbury, Kent, , England (1613) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Read (1613–1659) was born in Canterbury, Kent, , England and died in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. 5 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, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas 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 2 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 Cain Sir Reed Reade Of Maidstone
Father
Lucy Heneage
Mother

Thomas Read's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Thomas Read PTP
1613–1659
Canterbury, Kent, , England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Thomas Read's Descendants

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Thomas Read PTP 1613–1659