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Subject: Children of William and Elizabeth Clark Rhea
Date: Sun, 13 Jul 1997 13:04:08 -0400 (EDT)
Do not fret those of you who have not gone back this far. We are coming
forward a little at a time, and will get to you soon.
Fortunately we have gotten so much info on the Ann Rhea and John Lockridge
family, and I will be getting alot more soon to share. Thanks to one of our
Team RESEARCHERS that opened this path for us.
Lets tackle another child of William and Elizabeth-- Archibald and Margaret
Campbell Rhea.
Let me list this info from Robert Perry Rhea's article for you to mull
over. We do not know for sure when he was born, or the exact date of his
death. and also a few other questions. Margaret Campbell is listed as his
wife, going on the premise that John Campbell was one of the people who was
named to be guardians of her children when Archibald died. Evidentally the
only connection. Also there seems to be a question on her son John as to when
he was really born. Also do we know anything about these Campbell's that
seemed to be involved with the RHEA family in the colonies. Think if we knew
something about them, could help.
Here is the article, and he also lists him as the first child.
Archibald Rhea and Margaret had three young sons, William Rhea, Hugh Rhea and
John Rhea when he died in 1773. His will was written November 1, 1773, and
recorded March 15, 1774. A family bible kept by his brother, Robert indicates
that he died on October 5, 1773, an obvious error. He named his wife,
Margaret, and his "Uncle Archibald" executors. Dying when he did and having
thre young sons would place his birth no later than 1747-48, and the marriage
of his parents no later than 1746-47, assuming that he was the oldest child.
It has been stated that Margaret was a Campbell, this based in part by the
naming of John Campbell, possibly her brother, and William Rhea as guardians
to her sons. her son, William, must have died young, for he did not receive a
division of land, nor was he listed among the heirs of William Sr. Hugh
married Rebecca Smiley, daughter of Walter Smiley, on June 2, 1796. By 1804
they were living in Tenn.John married her sister, Mary Smiley, on January 2,
1801.
Now from a descendant of Archibald Rhea is this group sheet Of course there
are mistakes. Lets help and correct them.
Robert Hugh Rhea b. 1776 in Augusta Co. Va. m. June 2, 1796 in Rockbridge Co.
Va. d. October 24, 1844 in Johnson Co. Mo. Spouses: Rebecca Smiley, Betsy
Beck
John Rhea b. 1767 m. January 2, 1801 d. 1830 in Tennessee Spouse Mary Smiley
William Rhea b. 1760
Now lets look at the documentation that Robert Perry Rhea has accumulated.
If any of you copied the documentation this comes from page 7 #66
Augusta Co. VA Will Book5, 196-198 Will of Archiblad Reah/Reagh Jr., son of
William. Dated November 1, 1773, recorded march 15, 1774. mentions his "dear
children," and names his wife, Margaret, and "my Uncle Archibald Reah"
executors. Witnesses were William Rhea, Michael Coulter, and james Clark.
Margaret was bonded to make an inventory of the "singular goods and chattles
and credits of the said deceased."
#67 page 2 of Robert Rhea's Family Bible, son of William and Elizabeth
(Clark) Rhea. Archibald Rhea departed life the 5th of October 1773.
#68 Augusta Co., VA Guardian Bonds, 1775-1804, 7. Bond dated march 18, 1777.
William Reah and John Campbell named guardians of William, Hugh, and John
Reah, orphans of William's son, Archibald Reah. William McPhettors and James
Wallace signed the bond, valued at 1000 pound.
#69 page 8 Augusta Co.,VA Deed Book I-A, 220-222. Dated February 1, 1797,
recorded April, 1797. "Between John Rhea and Hugh Rhea devisees of Archibald
Rhea decd. and Rebecah Rhea wife of said Hugh of the County of Knox in the
State of Tennessee of the one part and David Bell of the County of Augusta
and State of Virginia of the other part...two hundred and thirty acres which
were conveyed to ...Archibald by William Rhea by deed of lease and release
bearing date of 16th and 17th of October 1769..."
Here is the listing of Robert Hugh Rhea and Rebecca Smiley for children:
Archibald Rhea b. 1803
William Barclay Rhea b. June 8, 1812 in TENN m. Sept. 12, 1833 to Mary R.
Edington
Hugh "Bud" Smiley Rhea b. May 17, 1817 Rhea Co. TENN d. Nov. 15, 1889 in
Talladega, AL
Walter Rhea b. 1818
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Robert Hugh Rhea and Betsy BECK
Pleasant N. Rhea b. 1822 in Mo. m. November 30, 1853, spouse Rachel James
Nancy M. Rhea b. 1824 in MO. m. Augusta W. Ferguson
Elizabeth I. Rhea b. ? in Mo. m. June 9, 1848 to James M. Paul
Mary Catherine May b. 1837 in Tenn. m. December 16, 1852 to Jerimiah Ryan
Robert H. Rhea b. 1828 in Tenn. m. August 17, 1848 to Louisa Hopper
Margaret Rhea b. ? in Spring City, Rhea County Tenn. m. July 17, 1832 to
William Davenport; d. 1880
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I recognize alot of names in here that people have been looking for.
Pat
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