Does anyone have any information on William Read [~1758 - 1840] of Hampstead?His Gravestone at Hampstead St John gives him as aged 82 in 1840, implying birth in 1758 (although his Death Certificate has him dying aged 81). But the earliest definate record I have of him is the Land Tax Assessment of Pond Street, Hampstead, dated 29 June 1783. He and his first wife Frances had 9 children baptised at Hampstead St John, the earliest being Elizabeth Ann Read, born 13 November 1783. Frances' maiden…
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