Looking for ANY information regarding John Reading (born c. 1645 – died 1692, Winchester, England) who was an English composer and organist, and father of John Reading (c. 1685 – 1764) who is remembered as an important music copyist.

Little of John Reading’s life is known. He became Master of the Choristers at Lincoln Cathedral in 1670, and in 1675 at Chichester Cathedral and at Winchester Cathedral. From 1681 until his death he was organist at Winchester College.

I am trying to link my Reading roots, which I can trace back to Mechlenburg, Germany through a John Reading, c. 1840. I am hopeful to find a connection with this John Reading line.

Any info GREATLY appreciated!!! Thanks.