George Reade (colonial governor)
George Reade (October 25, 1608 – November 21, 1671) was a prominent landowner, military officer, judge, and politician who served as a member of the House of Burgesses and as Acting Governor of Virginia Colony.[7] After his mother died, Reade traveled to Virginia in January 1637 at the age of 28 as a member of John Harvey's staff.They had seven children, including:[8] Reade settled first in a plantation home in Williamsburg, and later resided in York and Gloucester Counties.[11] Reade served in the Virginia Militia beginning in the late 1630s, achieving the ranks of Captain, Major, and Colonel.[13] From 1649 until 1656, Reade served as a member of the House of Burgesses representing James City County.
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