John M. Read

John Meredith Read Sr. (July 21, 1797 – November 29, 1874) was an American lawyer, jurist, and politician from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was one of the founders of the Republican Party and chief justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.

This article is about the American politician and jurist. For the American diplomat and writer, see J. Meredith Read.
John Read
Attorney General of Pennsylvania
In office
June 23, 1846 – December 18, 1846
GovernorFrancis Shunk
Preceded byJohn Kane
Succeeded byBenjamin Champneys
Personal details
Born(1797-07-21)July 21, 1797
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedNovember 29, 1874(1874-11-29) (aged 77)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Political partyFederalist (Before 1824)
Democratic (1828–1848)
Free Soil (1848–1854)
Republican (1854–1874)
Spouse(s)Priscilla Marshall (1828–1841)
Amelia Thompson (1855–1874)
ChildrenMeredith
EducationUniversity of Pennsylvania (BA)
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