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Biography of Compton Reade 1st Baronet 1625-1679

Paternal Family Tree: Reade

In or before 1625 [his father] Thomas Reade of Appleton (age 17) and [his mother] Mary Cornwall (age 18) were married.

On or before 24th January 1625 Compton Reade 1st Baronet was born to Thomas Reade of Appleton (age 18) and Mary Cornwall (age 19). He was baptised 24th January 1625.

In 1634 [his father] Thomas Reade of Appleton (age 27) died.

On 1st July 1642 Compton Reade 1st Baronet (age 17) matriculated Magdalen College, Oxford University.

In 1650 Compton Reade 1st Baronet (age 24) and Mary Cornwall Lady Reade (age 20) were married at the Church of St Mary Magdalene, Duns Tew. They were half first cousins.

On 30th June 1659 [his son] Edward Reade 2nd Baronet was born to Compton Reade 1st Baronet (age 34) and [his wife] Mary Cornwall Lady Reade (age 29). He was baptised on 6th July 1599. Coefficient of inbreeding 3.12%.

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On 2nd January 1661 Henry Bedingfield 1st Baronet (age 46) was created 1st Baronet Bedingfield of Oxburgh in Norfolk.

On 10th January 1661 Andrew Rutherford 1st Earl Teviot was created 1st Baron Rutherford with special remainder to his heirs and assignees whatsoever, and that under what provisions, restrictions, and conditions the said Lord Rutherford should think fit.

On 23rd January 1661 John Cole 1st Baronet (age 41) was created Baronet Cole of Newland.

On 23rd February 1661 Edward Smythe 1st Baronet (age 41) was created 1st Baronet Smythe.

On 4th March 1661 Compton Reade 1st Baronet (age 36) was created 1st Baronet Reade of Barton in Berkshire. [his wife] Mary Cornwall Lady Reade (age 31) by marriage Lady Reade of Barton in Berkshire.

On 10th March 1661 Brian Broughton 1st Baronet (age 42) was created 1st Baronet Broughton of Broughton in Staffordshire.

On 20th March 1661 Thomas Rich 1st Baronet (age 60) was created 1st Baronet Rich of Sonning in Berkshire.

On 29th March 1661 Robert Cholmondeley 1st Viscount Cholmondeley (age 21) was created 1st Viscount Cholmondeley of Kells in County Meath.

On 30th March 1661 James Butler 1st Duke Ormonde (age 50) was created 1st Duke Ormonde by King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland. Elizabeth Preston Duchess Ormonde (age 45) by marriage Duchess Ormonde.

On 30th March 1661 John Fettiplace 1st Baronet (age 35) was created 1st Baronet Fettiplace of Childrey in Berkshire. Anne Wenman Lady Fettiplace (age 31) by marriage Lady Fettiplace of Childrey in Berkshire.

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On 17th November 1663 Compton Reade 1st Baronet (age 38) purchased the estate of Shipton-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire.

In 1665 [his mother] Mary Cornwall (age 59) died.

On 29th September 1679 Compton Reade 1st Baronet (age 54) died. He was buried at St Mary the Virgin Church, Shipton-under-Wychwood. His son [his son] Edward (age 20) succeeded 2nd Baronet Reade of Barton in Berkshire.

On 26th April 1703 [his former wife] Mary Cornwall Lady Reade (age 73) died. She was buried at St Mary the Virgin Church, Shipton-under-Wychwood.

Royal Ancestors of Compton Reade 1st Baronet 1625-1679

Kings Wessex: Great x 19 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England

Kings Gwynedd: Great x 16 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd

Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 22 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth

Kings Powys: Great x 17 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys

Kings England: Great x 12 Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Kings Scotland: Great x 18 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland

Kings Franks: Great x 16 Grand Son of Louis VII King Franks

Kings France: Great x 19 Grand Son of Robert "Pious" II King France

Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 23 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine

Ancestors of Compton Reade 1st Baronet 1625-1679

GrandFather: Thomas Reade

Father: Thomas Reade of Appleton

Great x 2 Grandfather: John Brocket

Great x 1 Grandfather: John Brocket

GrandMother: Mary Brocket

Great x 2 Grandfather: Robert Lytton of Knebworth

Great x 1 Grandmother: Helen Lytton

Compton Reade 1st Baronet 12 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Edmund Cornwall 7th Baron Burford 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Cornwall 8th Baron Burford 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 2 Grandfather: Richard Cornwall 9th Baron Burford 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 1 Grandfather: Thomas Cornwall 11th Baron Burford 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Henry Wogan

Great x 2 Grandmother: Janet Wogan

GrandFather: Thomas Cornwall 12th Baron Burford 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: John Harley of Brampton Bryan

Great x 2 Grandfather: John Harley of Brampton Bryan

Great x 4 Grandfather: Edward Croft

Great x 3 Grandmother: Ann Croft

Great x 4 Grandmother: Joyce Scull

Great x 1 Grandmother: Katherine Harley Baroness Cornwall

Mother: Mary Cornwall 11 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England