Who was William Read?

William Read (1618–1669) was born in Canterbury, Kent, , England and died in Weymouth, Norfolk. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Read 1618–1669

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 30 Aug 1618 · Canterbury, Kent, , England

Died 13 Jun 1669 · Weymouth, Norfolk

Father William Reed

Mother Maybel Elizabeth Kendall Read 1Summers

Siblings Abigail Read, Abigail Reed, Agnes Reed, Alice Reed, Deacon George Reed, Isaac Reade Read Reed, Israel Reed, Justice Abigail Reed, Justus Reed Baby, Mary Reed Child, Michael Reed, Michael Reed Baby, Mitchell Reed, Philip Reed, Rebecca Reade Read Reed, Rebecca Reed, Sarah Reed, Thomas Reed, William Ralph Reed, William Reade Read Reed

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Reed

Maybel Elizabeth Kendall Read 1Summers

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1618, William Read entered the world in Canterbury, Kent, England, born to william reed and maybel elizabeth kendall read 1summers. William Read passed away in 1669 in Weymouth, Norfolk.

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Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

Life Timeline

1618

Birth of William Read in Canterbury, Kent, England

Birth

1669

Death of William Read in Weymouth, Norfolk

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Read

This ancestor line traces from Canterbury, Kent, England (1565) to Canterbury, Kent, England (1618) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Read (1618–1669) was born in Canterbury, Kent, , England and died in Weymouth, Norfolk. 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 William 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.