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 | August 29, 1765 New Castle, Delaware Colony |
| Died | September 3, 1836 (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.