Senator George Read
George Read
Painting (1784) by Robert Edge Pine (c. 1720-1788)
Courtesy of the National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution 
| Life dates: | 18 September 1733-21 September 1798 |
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| Place of Residence (1789): | New Castle County, Delaware |
| Occupation (1789): | Lawyer |
| Place of Birth: | Cecil County, Maryland |
| Age (March 4, 1789): | 55 |
| Religion (1789): | Episcopalian |
| College Education: | Private Study |
| Marital Status (1789): | Married |
| Military Service during the Revolutionary War: | None |
| Prior Political Offices: | Colonial Legislature State Legislature Continental Congress State Constitutional Convention Acting President of State (1777-8) Annapolis Convention |
| Delegate to Federal Convention: | Yes |
| Delegate to State Ratification Convention: | No |
| Pro/Anti ratification of Constitution: | Pro |
| Support for strong central government (particularly in its executive functions) | Strong |
| Last year of continuous service in Senate: | 1793 |
