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Jacob Read

Birth
Greater London, England
Death
4 Mar 1821 (aged 57–58)
Greater London, England
Burial
Piccadilly, City of Westminster, Greater London, England Add to Map
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Son of Samuel Read and Sarah

Married Ruth Roberts, 2 Nov 1783, St Catherine's Cree, West of St. Dunstan, London, England

Children – None

Married Elizabeth Carter, 30 Dec 1799, Holy Trinity, Minories, London, England

Children - Jacob Read, Elizabeth Read, Jacob Joshua Read, Emelia Read, Catherine Selford Read, Samuel George Read, Lydia Amelia Read, Henry Read, John Angel Read, Angelina Sarah Read, Benjamin Tresttian Read, Ann Alicia Read, Susanhias Read

Jacob and Elizabeth resided in Poplar, a section of London just east of the walls of London. This district faces the Thames River and was heavily influenced by the presence of the East and West India companies along the docks. The district was served by St Mattias, a chapelry of St. Dunstan's Parish. Adjoining Poplar were the districts of Limehouse and Stepney. These districts all fall within the boundaries of the civil jurisdiction known as "Tower Hamlets" named for its proximity to the Tower of London.

Jacob was a timber merchant and before that a dealer in linen goods.
He also was a substantial property owner.

Son of Samuel Read and Sarah

Married Ruth Roberts, 2 Nov 1783, St Catherine's Cree, West of St. Dunstan, London, England

Children – None

Married Elizabeth Carter, 30 Dec 1799, Holy Trinity, Minories, London, England

Children - Jacob Read, Elizabeth Read, Jacob Joshua Read, Emelia Read, Catherine Selford Read, Samuel George Read, Lydia Amelia Read, Henry Read, John Angel Read, Angelina Sarah Read, Benjamin Tresttian Read, Ann Alicia Read, Susanhias Read

Jacob and Elizabeth resided in Poplar, a section of London just east of the walls of London. This district faces the Thames River and was heavily influenced by the presence of the East and West India companies along the docks. The district was served by St Mattias, a chapelry of St. Dunstan's Parish. Adjoining Poplar were the districts of Limehouse and Stepney. These districts all fall within the boundaries of the civil jurisdiction known as "Tower Hamlets" named for its proximity to the Tower of London.

Jacob was a timber merchant and before that a dealer in linen goods.
He also was a substantial property owner.


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  • Created by: knrivers
  • Added: Mar 8, 2008
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/25148847/jacob-read: accessed ), memorial page for Jacob Read (1763–4 Mar 1821), Find a Grave Memorial ID 25148847, citing St. James Churchyard, Piccadilly, City of Westminster, Greater London, England; Maintained by knrivers (contributor 46809186).