YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Lydia Read 1750–1816 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1750

Birth Location: Halifax, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 1816

Death Location: Wilson, Tennessee, United States

Father: Moses Read

Mother: Elizabeth Pendry

Spouse(s): James Holt

Children(s): Cader Holt

In 1750, Lydia Read entered the world in Halifax, North Carolina, USA, born to Moses Read And Elizabeth Betty Pendry. Lydia Read married James Holt, and had children including Cader Holt. Lydia Read passed away in 1816 in Wilson, Tennessee, United States.

Find more search results for Lydia Read
LR

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
C
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1750, Lydia Read entered the world in Halifax, North Carolina, USA, born to Moses Read And Elizabeth Betty Pendry.
  • Lydia Read married James Holt, and had children including Cader Holt.
  • Lydia Read passed away in 1816 in Wilson, Tennessee, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Moses Read
1744–1813
Birth Location: VA
MR
Elizabeth Pendry
1724–1784
Birth Location: Halifax, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
EP

Spouses(s)

James Holt
1754–1837
Birth Location: Montgomery County, North Carolina, United States of America
JH

Children(s)

Cader Holt
1776–1845
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
CH

Lydia Read's Ancestors

Self
Lydia Read
1750–1816
Birth Place: Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Moses Read
1744–1813
VA
Elizabeth ("Betty") Pendry
1724–1784
Halifax, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Harmon Read
1698–1767
Prince George, Prince George, Virginia, Colonial State England
Mary (Pendry\) Read
1719–1781
Virginia, United States of America
Joseph Reed
1698–1730
Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
Henry Read
1660–1712
Elizabeth Hancock
1670–1731
Henry Pendry
1690–1752
Caroline Elizabeth
1700–
Joseph Reed
1662–1741
Phebe Reed
1676–1743
2nd-Great-Grandparents
(Ensign) Sr.
1648–1719

Lydia Read's Descendants

1.
LR
Lydia Read (1750–1816) m. James Holt (1754–1837)
  1. 1. Cader Holt 1776–1845 m. Sarah Cain 1780–1876
    1. 1. Mary (Catherine) Holt 1802–1845
      1. 1. William (Henry) Barnwell 1824–1903 m. Mariah Rainwater 1826–1907
        1. 1. Francis (Marion) Barnwell 1846–1920 m. Sarah (Ann "Sally") Owen 1843–1924

Lydia Read's Timeline

8 Records

1750
1750
Birth of Lydia Read in Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Halifax, North Carolina, USA
1756
1756
Age 6
Birth of Lydia Read in Dixon, Halifax, North Carolina, United States
Dixon, Halifax, North Carolina, United States
1768
1768
Age 18
Lydia Read was married in Of,,Halifax,North Carolina
Of,,Halifax,North Carolina
1779
1779
Age 29
Lydia Read was married in Halifax, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Halifax, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
1790
About 1790
Age 40
Lydia Read was married in North Carolina, USA
North Carolina, USA
1799
1799
Age 49
Lydia Read was married in Halifax County, formed from Edgecombe in 1758, North Carolina, USA
Halifax County, formed from Edgecombe in 1758, North Carolina, USA
1803
1803
Age 53
Lydia Read was married in Halifax, North Carolina, United States
Halifax, North Carolina, United States
1816
1816
Age 66
Death of Lydia Read in Wilson, Tennessee, United States
Wilson, Tennessee, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1756
    Event Place: Dixon, Halifax, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1750
    Event Place: Halifax, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1768
    Event Place: Of,,Halifax,North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1779
    Event Place: Halifax, Halifax, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: About 1790
    Event Place: North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1799
    Event Place: Halifax County, formed from Edgecombe in 1758, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1803
    Event Place: Halifax, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: , Halifax, North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: of TN

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1816
    Event Place: Wilson, Tennessee, United States
Find more search results for Lydia Read

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE