| Description | Includes pedigree of John Read, alderman, dictated by himself to John Strangway, 1753 and the descent from Rev Clement Read of five generations to William Read and 'Pedigree of Thomas Read, the first of the named owner of Close House and his wife Joan' by Clement Read from 14th century to Thomas Read and Francis Read. Close House is in Northumberland was owned by the Read family. |