John D. Read
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John D. Read (February 6, 1814 – October 18, 1864), also referred to as John Reed or John Reid, was an American abolitionist and lay preacher in Falls Church, Virginia, in the years prior to and during the American Civil War. Read was taken prisoner by Confederate partisans from Mosby's Rangers during a surprise raid on the town on October 18, 1864, and executed later that day near Vienna, Virginia.
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Reverend John D Read | |
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Born | (1814-02-06)February 6, 1814 |
Died | October 18, 1864(1864-10-18) (aged 50) |
Cause of death | Execution by shooting |
Resting place | Falls Church Episcopal Church Cemetery Falls Church, Virginia |
Occupation(s) | Farmer, lay preacher |
Era | American Civil War |
Known for | Abolitionist, educator, Union spy |
Spouse | Charlotte Read |
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