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James Spencer Read 1824–1904 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Sept 1824

Birth Location: Davidson County, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 6 Mar 1904

Death Location: MT Olivet, Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA

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Mother:

Spouse(s): Sarah Kirkpatrick, Mary J

Children(s): Irby Read, Leonora Read

In 1824, James Spencer Read entered the world in Davidson County, Tennessee, USA, born to David Read And Harriet Wallace. In 1850, James Spencer Read resided in Davidson, Tennessee, USA. In 1860, James Spencer Read resided in District 10, Davidson, Tennessee, USA. James Spencer Read married Mary J, Sarah Ann Kirkpatrick, and had children including Irby Morgan Read, Leonora Read. James Spencer Read passed away in 1904 in MT Olivet, Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1824, James Spencer Read entered the world in Davidson County, Tennessee, USA, born to David Read And Harriet Wallace.
  • In 1850, James Spencer Read resided in Davidson, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1860, James Spencer Read resided in District 10, Davidson, Tennessee, USA.
  • James Spencer Read married Mary J, Sarah Ann Kirkpatrick, and had children including Irby Morgan Read, Leonora Read.
  • James Spencer Read passed away in 1904 in MT Olivet, Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Sarah Kirkpatrick
1824–1858
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
SK
Mary J
1843–
Birth Location: Tennessee
MJ

Children(s)

Irby Read
1857–1915
Birth Location: Tennessee
IR
Leonora Read
1850–1923
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
LR

James Read's Ancestors

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James Read
1824–1904
Birth Place: Davidson County, Tennessee, USA
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James Read's Descendants

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James (Spencer) Read (22 Sept 1824–6 Mar 1904) m. Sarah (Ann) Kirkpatrick (11 October 1824–18 Feb 1858) m. Mary J (May 1843–)
  1. 1. Irby (Morgan) Read 1857–1915 m. Annie (M) Bates 1862–1946 m. Minnie (Leona) Guthrie 1876–1967
    1. 1. Gertrude (Virginia) Read 1881– m. James (M) Rogers 1883–
    2. 2. Irma (Ann) Read 1885–
    3. 3. Nina (B) Read 1886–
    4. 4. Luther (J) Read 1892–
    5. 5. Sarah Read 1914–2004
  2. 2. Leonora Read 1850–1923 m. James Moore 1851–
    1. 1. Josephine Moore 1887–

James Read's Timeline

6 Records

1824
22 Sept 1824
Birth of James Spencer Read in Davidson County, Tennessee, USA
Davidson County, Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
Age 26
James Spencer Read resided here in Davidson, Tennessee, USA
Davidson, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 36
James Spencer Read resided here in District 10, Davidson, Tennessee, USA
District 10, Davidson, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 76
James Spencer Read resided here in Nashville Ward 9, Davidson, Tennessee, USA
Nashville Ward 9, Davidson, Tennessee, USA
1904
4 Mar 1904
Age 80
Death of James Spencer Read in Davidson County, Tennessee, USA
Davidson County, Tennessee, USA
1904
6 Mar 1904
Age 80
Burial of James Spencer Read in MT Olivet, Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA
MT Olivet, Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Sept 1824
    Event Place: Davidson County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 151
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] Tennessee, City Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: M-8
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Nashville Ward 9, Davidson, Tennessee; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0090; FHL microfilm: 1241564
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 10, Davidson, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1246; Page: 182; Family History Library Film: 805246
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Davidson, Tennessee; Roll: M432_875; Page: 306A; Image: 617
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Davidson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Davidson, Tennessee; Roll: M432_875; Page: 306A; Image: 617

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 10, Davidson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 10, Davidson, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1246; Page: 182; Family History Library Film: 805246

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Nashville Ward 9, Davidson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Nashville Ward 9, Davidson, Tennessee; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0090; FHL microfilm: 1241564

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 4 Mar 1904
    Event Place: Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, James Spencer Read 4 Mar 1904

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Mar 1904
    Event Place: Davidson County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] Tennessee, City Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: M-8
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 6 Mar 1904
    Event Place: MT Olivet, Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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