George Read
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About
Eighteenth-century American politician who signed the Declaration of Independence and was a Delaware delegate to the United States Constitutional Convention.
Before Fame
He was born in Maryland and raised in New Castle County, Delaware. He later studied law in Pennsylvania.
Trivia
He served as a United States Senator from Delaware from 1789-1793.
Family Life
His two brothers, Thomas and James, served during the American Revolution in the Continental Navy and Army, respectively. His son, John, became a Philadelphia-based banker and attorney.
Associated With
Henry Latimer succeeded Read as U.S. Senator from Delaware.
