John Read (British Army officer)

John Read was a British Army officer who served primarily in the 18th century. Details of his early life and specific birth date are currently scarce, but available records indicate a career marked by service in North America, particularly during and after the Seven Years' War (also known as the French and Indian War in North America).

Read participated in various military operations. While specifics require further research, he is known to have been involved in the establishment and maintenance of British control over newly acquired territories following the Treaty of Paris in 1763. This likely included garrison duty, surveying, and potentially involvement in managing relations with Indigenous populations.

Further research is needed to definitively establish his rank progression, specific regimental affiliations (though likely infantry), and exact locations and dates of service. Records related to the British Army in North America during this period are extensive but fragmented, requiring diligent archival investigation.

Information regarding his personal life, including marriage, family, and date of death, is currently limited. Sources like military muster rolls, land grant records, and period correspondence may yield further details about his career and life.