George Reade (colonial governor)
George Reade | |
|---|---|
| Acting Governor of Virginia Colony | |
| In office 1638–1639 | |
| Monarch | Charles I |
| Preceded by | John Harvey |
| Succeeded by | Francis Wyatt |
| Member of the Virginia Governor's Council | |
| In office 1658-1671 | |
| Member of the House of Burgesses representing York County, Virginia | |
| In office 1656–1657 Serving with Joseph Croshaw, Ralph Langley, John Page, Armiger Wade, Francis WIllis | |
| Preceded by | Robert Booth |
| Succeeded by | Robert Borne |
| Member of the House of Burgesses representing James City County, Virginia | |
| In office 1649–1651 Serving with William Barret, Walter Chiles, John Dunston, Thomas Swan, William Whittaker | |
| Preceded by | Bridges Freeman |
| Succeeded by | John Fludd |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 25, 1608 |
| Died | November 21, 1671 (aged 63) Yorktown, Virginia, British America |
| Resting place | Grace Church |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Martiau (m. 1641) |
| Relations | George Washington (great-great grandson) Thomas Nelson Jr. (great-great grandson) |
| Children | 7 |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Virginia Militia |
| Rank | Colonel |
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George Reade (October 25, 1608 – November 21, 1671) was a prominent landowner, military officer and politician who served as a member of the House of Burgesses and as Acting Governor of Virginia Colony. He is the great-great-grandfather of the first President of the United States, George Washington.