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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
- Ruth Reed -- --, 1743 December 2, 1812 Massachusetts Bay Colony
- Ruth Reed -- --, 1642 December 0, 1663 England
- Elsie Mae Reed -- --, 1887 February 26, 1965 Wisconsin
- Elsie May Reed -- --, 1888 February 28, 1965 Wisconsin
- Charles Reed -- --, 1846 February 15, 1935 New York
Reed Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Charles Reed -- --, 1848 June 11, 1926 New York
- Mary Ellen Reed -- --, 1953 January 21, 2005 New York
- Gladys M. Reed -- --, 1888 December 0, 1980 Michigan
- Mary Ann Reed -- --, 1798 November 7, 1885 Pennsylvania
- William Reed -- --, 1694 December 0, 1766 Massachusetts
