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Reed Family History
Reed Genealogy & Family TreeReed 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. It is the 11th most common surname in Scotland and the 65th most common in the United States. 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 actress Donna Reed (The Donna Reed Show, It’s A Wonderful Life, From Here to Eternity), American rock musician Lou Reed (The Velvet Underground), American actor Robert Reed (The Brady Bunch), American actress Nikki Reed (the Twilight series), and British actor Oliver Reed (Gladiator, The Three Musketeers, Oliver!). The first Reed to come to America was Elizabeth Reed in St. Christopher in 1634.
Reed Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Francis William Reed -- --, 1841 June 1, 1929 South Carolina
- Joseph Reed -- --, 1650 December 0, 1695
- William Reed -- --, 1521 December 0, 1588
- Martha Hester S. Reed -- --, 1852 December 0, 1894 Pennsylvania
- Zemora Reed -- --, 1879 December 15, 1948 Indiana
Reed Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Nancy Jane Reed -- --, 1836 February 12, 1915 Ohio
- Carrie Belle Reed -- --, 1873 July 22, 1882 Connecticut
- Mary Reed -- --, 1746 October 0, 1847
- Nora L Reed -- --, 1862 September 8, 1863 Ohio
- Catherine Reed -- --, 1832 August 8, 1907 Ohio
