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George Read - Welsh American Signer of the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution

#wales #welsh #welshandproud #welshness #history #americanheroes #welshdescent #americanhistory #welshhistory #foundingfathers #foundingfather #americanrevolution #americana #constitution #declarationofindependence #usconstitution #georgeread Welcome to the Welsh American Channel. Today, we present another brief biography of little-known… but significant American revolutionary of Welsh descent. We have already presented videos on many different revolutionaries of Welsh heritage who made the founding of the United States possible. Some of these include flag maker Betsy Ross, Martha Washington… wife of General George Washington. Signers of the Declaration of Independence like Lewis Morris, William Floyd, Francis Lewis, Button Gwinnett, and others. Military generals like Daniel Morgan, and John Cadwalader. The designer of the first six frigates of the United States… Joshua Humphreys. We have also looked at the lives of post-colonial United States Presidents like Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. In this video, we continue our survey of influential Americans of Welsh descent by examining the life of George Read. George Read was born on September 18, 1733, in Cecil County, Maryland, to John and Mary Howell Read. His father was of English descent and originally from Dublin, Ireland. John was a prosperous landholder who settled in the American colonies after a personal tragedy. The family moved to New Castle County, Delaware, when George was an infant. Later, he received his early education in New London, Pennsylvania. At around 15 years old, he began studying law in Philadelphia and was admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar in 1753 at the age of nineteen. George Read's Welsh descent can be traced through his mother, Mary Howell Read. Mary Howell was born in Wales and came from a Welsh family before emigrating to the American colonies. Her marriage to John Read, George's father, connected their Anglo-Irish and Welsh heritage. So, while George Read himself was born in Maryland and grew up in Delaware, his maternal lineage influenced him with the Welsh values of a love of liberty, and a fierce love of independence. His heritage is significant because it highlights the diverse European roots of many American Founding Fathers, who often came from families that had emigrated from the Celtic lands of Ireland, Scotland, or Wales. After the war, Read continued his public service by representing Delaware at the Annapolis Convention in 1786. Because so few states were represented, this meeting produced only a report calling for a broader convention to be held in Philadelphia the next year. This resulted in the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787. Read played a key role in ensuring that Delaware became the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution on December 7, 1787. He later served as one of Delaware's first U.S. Senators from 1789 to 1793. Read served with the Pro-Administration Party majority in the First and Second Congress under President Washington. He supported the assumption of state debts, the establishment of a national bank, and the imposition of excise taxes. He resigned in 1793 to accept an appointment as chief justice of the Delaware Supreme Court and served in that capacity until his death his death. Read presided over significant legal cases that helped shape state judicial standards. He remained an influential figure in both state and national politics until his death on September 21, 1798, at age 65. George Read died in New Castle, Delaware, from heart problems and is buried there in the Immanuel Episcopal Church Cemetery. George Read's legacy as a Founding Father is marked by his contributions to four foundational documents: the Petition to the King in 1774, the Continental Association in 1774, the Declaration of Independence in 1776, and the United States Constitution in 1787. His dedication to balancing state and federal interests helped lay the groundwork for an American government that has lasted 250 years. George Read exemplified principled leadership during America's formative years. Despite initial hesitations about independence, his sensible approach to cooperation ensured that both Delaware's interests and national unity were preserved. As one of only six individuals to sign both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, Read remains a pivotal figure in American history. His legacy was established by his impressive forty-year involvement in local, state, and national politics. During this time, he embraced both the politics of attempted reconciliation with Britain in 1776, and the politics of change from 1786. In the upcoming year of 2026, the United States will celebrate the 250th anniversary of Thomas Jefferson’s original Declaration of Independence. All freedom-loving people will rejoice at the inspiring lives of these bold and independent descendants of Wales.