George Read, son of George Read and Martha Legouch, was baptized on December 17th, 1693 in St. Phillips Parish, Barbados.   He married Ann Scott, daughter of Robert Scott and Ann Hunt, on August 31st, 1714 in St. Michaels Parish, Barbados.  Ann was baptized on 14 August 1694 in St. Michaels Parish, Barbados.  The couple remained in Barbados for at least 5 years and disappear from the scene until they appear in Carteret County, North Carolina in 1742.  George then appears several times as attorney for several individuals.  He also owned several hundred acres of land in Carteret county as well as the land he still owned in Barbados.  During the Spanish Attack in 1747 he served as Clerk of the Regiment led by Col. Thomas Lovick.  He later served as the County Clerk for Carteret County.  George's Will was written and signed on May 26th, 1753 and was proven in September Court 1755.  George Read and Ann Scott's known children were:

1.  William Read born 16  May 1715 - St. Michaels Parish, Barbados
2.  George Read born 7 May 1718 - St. Michaels Parish, Barbados
3.  Robert Read born ca. 1720 and died 1794 in Carteret County, NC
4.  Martha Read who married Israel Christian
5.  Anne Read who married John Morgan
6.  Frances Read
7.  Sarah Read