Notes:

(Research):1975 Letter from Blanche Barbour Starney to David R. Taylor.
She had a family bible from David Bell and Mary Read.
George Read, born 16 Dec. 1693, St. Philip's Parish, Island of Barbadoes, he was married August 1714 to Anne Scott by the Rev. John H. Courtman on Barbadoes. First mention of George in Carteret records, of which I am aware, is the item in St. Johns Paish Book dated 30 April 1742. In Carteret Deed Books D, E, & F he signed deeds as Clerk of Court 1743 through 1754. In Colonial Records Vol. 4, page 635, record is made of a land grant to George Read 25 July 1743. George wrote his will May 26, 1753, probated Sept. 1755, so he probably died August 1755. He mentions in his will: wife Anne, Son Robert, dau. Anne who was wife of John Morgan, daughter Martha who was wife of Israel Christian, dau. Frances who was under 16 & dau. Sarah under 14. (One John Morgan died 1766 in Carteret Co. This could be Anne's husband. If she was 2 yrs. younger than Robert and was born in 1732, she would have been 34 in 1766 when John died, if he were her husband. His will mentions only children: Mark, William, Mary, and Dorothy, no wife.) Colonial & State Records of N.C. Vol. 22, page 263, June 14, 1747 mentions that George Read was Clerk of the Regiment of Colonial Militia under Col. Thomas Lovick. Carteret Deed Book D, page 349, shows that on Feb. 25, 1743 George Read bought from Joshua Nash 112 acres on Shepards Creek, south side of Newport River, for 95 pounds "in bills of ye province". 25 July 1743 George Read at a Council Meeting at Edenton petitioned for a land grant of 300 acres in Carteret County, N.C. Colonial Records, Vol 4, page 635. He also bought 30 July 1751 from George Cogdell 45 acres near Shepards Creek: Book E, page 271-73, which probably joined the property he bought from Joshua Nash on Sheppards Creek.


Carteret Co. Province of N.C.
8-13-1744 James Wainwright wife Ann nephew James Malin & heirs
sister Elizabeth White, BOSTON
Elizabeth & Susanna Mabson
Ann Blouht, wife of James Blount (maybe a daughter)
Thomas Flybus Jr. / son Thomas Flyubus set up a shool
Particulars:
Col. Thomas Lovick, shooting gun
Robert Read 5 lbs and Rifelled gun
George Read - all my books in my library my silver watch Cedar Desk
Cpt. Arthur Mabson Case with bottles therein. EX Col. Thomas Lovick, George Read

George married Ann Scott 31 Aug 1714, St. Michael's Parish, Barbados. Ann (daughter of Robert Scott and Ann Hunt) was born Aug 1694, St. Michael's Parish, Barbados; was christened 14 Aug 1694, St. Michael's Parish, Barbados; died Abt Mar 1768, Carteret County, NC. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

(Research):Mar Court 1768
ROBERT READ MOVED TO THIS COURT FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION ON THE ESTATE OF ANN READ DECD

Notes:

(Research):1668 RB3/7/196 James Thorpe sold George Read and Mary Reed, son and daughter of George Read decd. of Overhills, St. Andrew 70 acres bounded by George and Mary's land.

1686, 10 Sept: Will of John Reed, carpenter in Christ Church Parish. Nephew George Reed at 21, wife Martha Reed, son Robert Reed, daughter Betheris Brookes. Proved 15 Dec 1694. (RB6/11)

1687, 20 Apr: Will of John Kirton Sr. of St. Phillip mentions land in this parish bounding John Kirton, George Reed, and William Elliot.

1689, 8 May: Will of Thomas Lear of St. Michael's Parish. Half sister Mary Bickford or Parish Stockenteny, Co. Devon, England. John Butcher Jr. at age 21, the son of John Butcher in St. George's Parish; cousin John Reed & George Reed; the wife of John Hill; cousin Walter Lear at 21, youngest son of uncle Sir Thomas Lear of Maldon Co. Devon, England...... (RB6/.11)

I also looked at the index to burials and there were 3 George Read buried.
1692 - George in St.Peter
1695 - George in St.Philip
1696 - George in St. James

1695 RB3/21/101 Walter Rice, gent. of St. Philip for £126 sold or mortgaged 7 acres in St.Philip to George Reade/Read bounded by Anthorst Moore, William Kirton, Henry Law, John Clarke and lands of George Read. Witness: Richard Brewster, William Malloney,
Dominick Arthur

George married Martha Le Gouch 28 Dec 1684, St. Phillips Parish, Barbados. Martha (daughter of Francis Le Gouch) was born Bef Dec 1667; was christened 9 Dec 1667, St. Phillips Parish, Barbados; died Bef Jul 1703. [Group Sheet]

Robert married Ann Hunt 17 Mar 1692/93, St. Michael's Parish, Barbados. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

(Research):Will of Richard Read written 23. August 1640 and proved in Barbados on 19. May 1654, refers to a brother Burnell Read, gent., of Hannam, co. Gloucester, as well as to a brother John Read of Barbados, and to sugar in the storehouse of his kinsman Maj. John Read, as well as sisters Marie and Elizabeth.

1641 Ref. RB3/1/950 George Read and John Reece indigo makers agree to utilise 25 acres for indigo on behalf of Oliver Reed, merchant of London.

1641 Ref. RB3/1/948 George Read and John Ryce, indigo makers lease 100 acres from Richard Estwick on behalf of Henry Sweet, merchant and Oliver Read, merchant of London.

1644 Ref. RB3/1/478 Notice signed by George Read that he releases to Richard Gawde the fourth part of an indigo work in his possession. This seems as a result of a suit since it is referred to as an award made November 16, 1643 by Capt. John Reade, Capt. George Sanfast,Mr. Alex Lindsay and Mr. Robert Jenning. It states that George Read died October 2,1644. So the signatory is the second George Read.

1650, 19 Apr: George Reed mentioned as Kinsman in will of Elizabeth Rennot. (RB6/11)

1651: Will of John Brombie: Dep. 17 Sep 1651, George Reed age 24 and John Xirton age 36: "At the time that John Brombie was mortally wounded by Thomas Scott, etc. he bequethed to his fa Thomas Brombie." Proved 19 Apr 1652. (RB6/11)

1662: 9 Feb: Will of John Allen to be buried in St. Phillips Parish. Mentions lands purchased of George Reed bounding lands of John Hany.

1667 RB3/7/18 Capt. George Reade, gent. and his wife Mary of St. Andrew sold to John Reed of St.Michael, merchant 40 acres plantation in St. James for 50 000 lbs of muscovado sugar.

1667 RB3/457 John Reed merchant of Bridgetown sold to William Dollathy of St. James, gent and his wife Elizabeth 40 acres plantation bought from Capt. George Reade of Overhills,St. Andrew the same day for 60 000 lbs of muscovado.

1668 RB3/7/228 John Druce sold to George Reade, gent. of St. Andrew 33 acres bounding Reade's land. Witnesses: John Merrick, Robert Gibbs, Benjamin Fadlutt.

1668 RB3/7/196 James Thorpe sold George Read and Mary Reed, son and daughter of George Read decd. of Overhills, St. Andrew 70 acres bounded by George and Mary's land.

1669 RB3/6/477 Francis Chamberlain sold George Reid, gent. of Overhill, St.Andrew, 9 slaves and 12 acres of land. Witnesses: Richard Penfold and Richard Nowell.

1669 RB3/6/476 Benjamin Fadlutt, acting as Marshall sold to Capt. George Read of Overhills one acre late of William Druce bounding Reade's land.

George — Mary. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

(Research):The following Mary Reades were buried during this period.

1668 Mary in St. Michael
1673 Mary in St. Michael
1674 Mary in St. Philip
1683 Mary in St. Philip
1684 Mary in St. Michael
1694 Mary in St. Michael

Notes:

(Research):Le Gouch found on "Richard Ligon's Map of Barbados (1657)" near "The Hole" which is located in St. James' Parish.

1682 RB3 VOL 8/258 James and Amy LeGouche, merchant sold Richard Forstall, merchant 7 acres plantation in St.Philip and storehouse at Oistins and 8 slaves. Land bounded by that of Francis LeGouch, decd.

Legouch found on "Herman Moll's Map of Barbados (1708)" between "Four Square" and "Six Paths" which appear to be located in St. Phillip's Parish.

Notes:

(Research):A Henry Hunt appears on List of Original Inhabitants of Barbados owning more than 10 acres of land.

March 21 1656
Henry Jefferis of Wodstock, oxon, gent aged 30, deposes that he was lately servant of Philip Pierson, scrivener, who dwelt in Fleet Street, London, near the house of John Bannister, grocer, brother of Alexander bannister who died overseas, The said John bannister brought to Pierson a deed of 27 September 1644 listing the third part of 10, 000 acres in barbados granted to Alexander bannister and co. by the Earl of Carlisle and delivered by lot to Captain william fortescue./ Copy of the deed annexed shows allocation of land to; Mr. Perkines;Captain David bix; Mr. Robert greene; William Evans; Captain john Swann; «b»Henry Hunt«/b»; william Tratle; Philip Palfrey; Marmaduke Baldricke; Captain Mathew Wood; James West and partners; Thomas Warmall; Thomas Clewes; John Ruberry; Henry Ferris; Old Curtis; john shawe; Barnard Jennett; thomas Farnell; Charles Pladwell; Robert Herreidge; Edward Devall. Edward Mannison of St. George, southwark, Surrey, merchant aged 36, deposes that he received this deed from John Bannister deceased when he was about to go to Barbados a year ago to enquire about his estate. (MCD 7)

1670: Appears as witness to Will of Christopher Mercer of Bridgetown, Barbados. (see URL http://whittenfamily.homestead.com/CHRISTOPHERMERCER1612will.html)

Will of Grace Benson of St. Michael, Barbados
To son-in-law, John Frederick, 500lbs sugar. «b»To Judith, daughter of Henry Hunt; to Elisabeth Goddin and Henry Hunt Jr. and his brother, Richard Hun«/b»t, and to Roger Rumbolt, variious articles.
Appoints Henry Hunt sole exor.
Dated 4 Feb 1672. sd Grace Benson by her Mark
Witnesses: Bryan Roach, Wm. Goddin, and Mary Wakefield
Proved 4 Aug 1674 by Bryan Roach and Mary Wakefield

Baptismal records show that John Davenport, son of John (who would be the great-grandfather of the Pioneer), was baptized the 11th day of April, 1605, at St. Margaret's Parish Church, in the Borough of Barking, Essex county England. It is also recorded that John Davenport sailed from Gravesend Dock, England to Barbados Island, on the ship "Expedition", carrying 205 passengers, in 1635-his age was 30. Gravesend Dock is about 18 miles from the church where he was baptized. «b»In Barbados, John married Mary Hunt, daughter of Henry Hunt, also in Barbados and about 1670«/b» , they arrived in Westchester County. N.Y." This was submitted by Mrs. Zora Calhoun Parks

Hunt, Henry
20th day of the 11th month called Jan 1682, RB6/12, p.414
Eldest daughter Jane Sparrow, wife of John Sparrow of Boston in New England - 1 schilling; daughter Elizabeth Thomas, wife of John Thomas of Kederminster, Worchestershire England - 1 schilling; wife Martha Hunt; youngest daughter Anne Hunt; friends Richard Morris joiner & Wm. Heggthorpe - xtrs in trust. Signed Henry Hunt
Wit: Thos. Brewster, Elias Blandin
Proved 14 7ber 1683

Henry — Martha. [Group Sheet]