Brief Life History of Sarah
When Sarah Read was born in 1824, in Wicken, Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom, her father, James Read, was 21 and her mother, Maria Taylor, was 19. She married John Tirrell on 17 November 1859, in Wicken, Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 2 daughters. She lived in Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom in 1861. She died in 1895, in Wicken, Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom, at the age of 71, and was buried in Wicken, Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom.
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Sources (12)
- Sarah Read in household of Maria Read, "England and Wales Census, 1841"
- Sarah Read, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
- John Tirrell & Sarah Read Marriage Record
Spouse and Children
1837–1918 Male
1824–1895 Female
Children (4)
1860–1930 Male
1863–1863 Male
1865–1865 Female
1866–1918 Female
Parents and Siblings
1804–1878 Male
1805–1878 Female
Siblings (13)
1824–1895 Female
1826–1902 Male
1829–1895 Male
1831–1885 Female
1832–1879 Male
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World Events (6)
1830
Age 6
1833 · The Factory Act Restricts Child Labor
Age 9
1843
Age 19
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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