YourRoots Logo
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Sign up free

William Read 1670 – 1736 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Apr 1670

Birth Location: Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States

Death Date: 16 Mar 1736

Death Location: Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States

Father: Josiah Reed

Mother: Grace Holloway

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1670, William Read entered the world in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States, born to Josiah Reed and Grace Holloway. William Read passed away in 1736 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States.

Find more search results for William Read
WR

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 1670, William Read entered the world in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States, born to Josiah Reed and Grace Holloway.
  • William Read passed away in 1736 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Read's Ancestors

Self
William Read
1670 – 1736
Birth Place: Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States
Parents
Josiah Reed
1643 – 1717
Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States
Grace Holloway
1642 – 1727
Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States
Grandparents
William Holloway
1609 – 1653
Bentley, Hampshire, England
(Martha) (Grace) Beal
1623 – 1666
Hingham, Norfolk, England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Read's Timeline

2 Records

1670
1 Apr 1670
Birth of William Read in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States
Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States
1736
16 Mar 1736
Age 66
Death of William Read in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States
Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1670
    Event Place: Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Mar 1736
    Event Place: Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States

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