by Josiah Granville Leach. 1848. 286p

President Reading's administration was brief, succeeded by Jonathan Belcher in 1747. John Reading acquired land in New Jersey in 1703 through negotiations with Native American chiefs. Various members of the Reading family served in the military, held political positions, and had connections to prestigious educational institutions. Joseph Reading, a founder of a Presbyterian church, resided near Flemington and left a lasting impact on the community.