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Gordon S Read 1901–1979 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Jul 1901

Birth Location: Tacks Beach, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Death Date: 10 Oct 1979

Death Location: Corner Brook, Humber District Census Division, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Father: James Reid

Mother: Malinda Best

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Hollett

Children(s): Sylvia Read, Aubrey Read, Ralph Read, Beulah Reid, Charles Reid

The story of Gordon S Read began in 1901 in Tacks Beach, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. In 1935, Gordon S Read resided in Corner Brook W, Humber, Newfoundland, Canada. In 1945, Gordon S Read resided in 15 Bay View Heights, Humber, Newfoundland, Canada. Gordon S Read married Elizabeth Ella Hollett, and had children including Aubrey S Read, Beulah Annie Reid, Charles Gordon Reid, Hilda B Read, Ralph Cyril Read, Sylvia B M Beck Read, Vera V Read. Gordon S Read passed away in 1979 in Corner Brook, Humber District Census Division, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

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Biography

  • The story of Gordon S Read began in 1901 in Tacks Beach, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
  • In 1935, Gordon S Read resided in Corner Brook W, Humber, Newfoundland, Canada.
  • In 1945, Gordon S Read resided in 15 Bay View Heights, Humber, Newfoundland, Canada.
  • Gordon S Read married Elizabeth Ella Hollett, and had children including Aubrey S Read, Beulah Annie Reid, Charles Gordon Reid, Hilda B Read, Ralph Cyril Read, Sylvia B M Beck Read, Vera V Read.
  • Gordon S Read passed away in 1979 in Corner Brook, Humber District Census Division, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Gordon Read's Ancestors

Self
Gordon Read
1901–1979
Birth Place: Tacks Beach, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Parents
James Reid
1865–1953
Stepaside, Burin, Newfoundland
Malinda Best
1877–1964
Merasheen, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Grandparents
Joseph (William) Read
1818–1887
Jean de Baie, Burin, Newfoundland
Mary (Frances) Wagg
1821–1888
Burin, Newfoundland
George (Best Jr.) FILof1stC3xR
1838–1924
Isle Valen, Placentia Bay, Newfoundland
Sarah (Ann) Reid
1846–1896
Sound Island, Placentia Bay, Newfoundland
Great-Grandparents
George Best
1801–1880
Ruth Lockyer
1813–1885
Edmund Reid
1819–1892
Susan Giles
1832–1912
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George adoptive]
1762–1836
Martha (Best)
1780–1862
William Sr)
1789–1867
Ann Honeyburn
William Giles
1797–1866
Mary Willey
1806–1870

Gordon Read's Descendants

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Gordon (S) Read (13 Jul 1901–10 Oct 1979) m. Elizabeth (Ella) Hollett (26 Oct 1901–8 Aug 1940)
  1. 1. Sylvia (B. (m- Beck)) Read 1939–
  2. 2. Aubrey (S) Read 1925–2001
  3. 3. Ralph (Cyril) Read 1927–2016
  4. 4. Beulah (Annie) Reid 1929–2006 m. Jesse (Lloyd) Coish 1946–1997
    1. 1. David Coish –2007
  5. 5. Charles (Gordon) Reid 1935–1959 m. Margaret ((m1- Read \ m2- Principino)) House 1938–2012

Gordon Read's Timeline

4 Records

1901
13 Jul 1901
Birth of Gordon S Read in Tacks Beach, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Tacks Beach, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
1935
1935
Age 34
Gordon S Read resided here in Corner Brook W, Humber, Newfoundland, Canada
Corner Brook W, Humber, Newfoundland, Canada
1945
1945
Age 44
Gordon S Read resided here in 15 Bay View Heights, Humber, Newfoundland, Canada
15 Bay View Heights, Humber, Newfoundland, Canada
1979
10 Oct 1979
Age 78
Death of Gordon S Read in Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Jul 1901
    Event Place: Tacks Beach, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] Canada, Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Newfoundland, Canada, Census, 1945, Newfoundland, Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation; Newfoundland, Canada
    [4] Newfoundland, Canada, Census, Newfoundland, Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation; Newfoundland, Canada

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Corner Brook W, Humber, Newfoundland, Canada
    Record Source: Newfoundland, Canada, Census, Newfoundland, Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation; Newfoundland, Canada

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1945
    Event Place: 15 Bay View Heights, Humber, Newfoundland, Canada
    Record Source: Newfoundland, Canada, Census, 1945, Newfoundland, Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation; Newfoundland, Canada

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Oct 1979
    Event Place: Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] Canada, Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Corner Brook, Humber District Census Division, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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