George Read Jr.

George Read Jr.
United States Attorney for the District of Delaware
In office 1789–1816
President	George Washington John Adams Thomas Jefferson James Monroe
Preceded by	Office Created
Succeeded by	George Read III
Personal details
Born	(1765-08-29)August 29, 1765 New Castle, Delaware Colony
Died	September 3, 1836(1836-09-03) (aged 71)
Political party	Republican
Occupation	Lawyer

George Read Jr. (August 29, 1765 – September 3, 1836) was an American lawyer who served as the first U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware. The son of one of the nation's founding fathers, Read made numerous attempts at higher political office but was ultimately unsuccessful each time. Despite this, his substantial wealth acquired through his family and law career allowed him to build one of the largest homes in Delaware, which is today maintained as a museum.