Brief Life History of Ebenezer
When Deacon Ebenezer Read was born on 27 February 1711, in Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States, his father, Ebenezer Read, was 39 and his mother, Sarah Chapin, was 31. He married Esther Webb on 26 June 1736, in Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 1 daughter. He died in Massachusetts, United States.
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Sources (17)
- Ebenezer Read in entry for Ebenezer Read, "Massachusetts, Births and Christenings, 1639-1915"
- Ebenezer Reed, "Massachusetts, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1626-2001"
- Ebenezer Jr. Read, "Massachusetts, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1626-2001"
Spouse and Children
1711– Male
1712– Female
Children (4)
1737– Male
1739– Female
1740–1806 Male
1741–1823 Male
Parents and Siblings
1672–1744 Male
1679–1773 Female
Siblings (8)
1704–1771 Male
1706–1706 Female
1709–1805 Male
1711– Male
1714– Female
+3 More Children
World Events (4)
1776
Age 65
1776 · The Declaration to the King
Age 65
1803
Age 92
Name Meaning
English and Scottish: variant of Reed .
History: A family called Read were established in America in the early 18th century by John Read, who was born in Dublin, sixth in descent from Sir Thomas Read of Berkshire, England. His son, George Read (1733–98), was one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, and as a lawyer helped frame the Constitution.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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