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Reid Family History
Reid Genealogy & Family TreeReid is an English name from Northumberland, England, where the family held a seat from ancient times. It comes from the Old English word read which means “red” and probably referred to someone with red hair or a ruddy complexion. It also might refer to places in Britain like Read, Rede, the valley of Redesdale, and the River Rede. Roots for this name can also be found in Scotland. In recent years, the name has also been used as a given name. The family motto is Pax copia which means “Peace, plenty.”
Other spellings include “Read,” “Raad,” “Reid,” “Ried,” “Reede,” “Redd,” and “Reade.” Notable people with the surname include American boxer David Reid, American musician and producer Antonio Reid, American football coach Andy Reid (Philadelphia Eagles), Australian actor Sam Reid (Anonymous, The Railway Man, Belle), and American actress Tara Reid (The Big Lebowski, American Pie, Sharknado). The first Reid to come to America was Gabriell Reid in 1635.
Reid Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Anne Nancy Richards Reid -- --, 1765 November 24, 1837
- William Reid -- --, 1814 December 0, 1863
- Samuel Reid -- --, 1828 December 0, 1900
- Catharine Reid -- --, 1598 December 0, 1634
- Mary EMPTYNUL Reid -- --, 1793 Kentucky
Reid Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Ann EMPTYNUL Reid -- --, 1803 June 7, 1880 Kentucky
- Jean EMPTYNUL Reid -- --, 1732 Scotland
- Janet EMPTYNUL Reid -- --, 1545 December 0, 1566 Scotland
- James Reid -- --, 1793 Northern Ireland
- John Reid -- --, 1745 December 0, 1793
