Is anyone able to help Reposting - searching for this family REED family - with a Naval background - John REED mar. abt 1827 to Elizabeth 1._John REED abt 1828 -ENGLAND- 2._ Edward J. REED born abt 1831 Sheerness KENT ENGLAND 3._ Richard REED born abt 1833-4 Sheerness , KENT,England - seems that the family moved to Canada with at least Edward and Richard- don't know what happened to John - he may have died in infancy 4._ Alfred William REED born somewhere in Canada abt 1837 or 1838 but dont know where exactly- need to find this info about birthplace..He died at age 77 years [ maybe incorrect # of years] in 1915. The father John was an engineer associated with the Canadian Railway. The sons were sent back to England to go to school at the Naval College , Sheerness. They were all in the Navy. One of them became a famous designer of warships, was knighted and also a member of Parliament.. His son was a famous cartoonist for "PUNCH" magazine. There was a related REED family in Canada in the 1830's at the same time. Details on the 1881 Census for Kent, England show EMILY REED. bn abt 1833..visitor.born Canada..cousin to head of house hold.. Would like to find Emily's family. If anyone recognizes these names or has heard of them or read about them please contact the sender Thankyou very much Best Wishes Aileen