"Reed" is a very important surname in our family, but unfortunately, we know very little about it. My father is Earl Reed Silvers, Jr. His father was Earl Reed Silvers, his mother was Evelyn Reed, and I think she lived ca. 1870 - 1938. She married Earl Brittin Silvers. All in New Jersey, USA. Evelyn Reed's parents, I think, might have been John Hay Reed ca. 1840 - 1890. and he may have married a Mary Williams, ca. 1845 - 1890. John Hay (or Ray?) Reed's parents may have been Mary Allen (but I also have written down, "...or Elizabeth Baldwin" ) and George Reed. Family lore says that George Reed was descended from a George Read that signed the Declaration of Independence. Does this ring this anyone? Does anyone know a source for Read/Reed info? all of the 20th century people lived in NJ. Family Tree NJ CD's were not helpful. Margaret Myatt Milford, MA www.milford.ma.us margaret@infofind.com