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From: Randy Ray< >
Subject: Re: [RHEA-L] James Rea/Ray of Henry Co., VA & Wilkes Co., NC
Date: Tue, 02 Feb 1999 09:16:32 -0500


Ricky, Here is a message that came to me several months ago. Poses more
questions than it answers. How many James Reas could there have been in
Henry County? I wonder if this Elizabeth May be the daughter of your James
and Elizabeth Dula?
My Rea relationship is as follows : James and Johanna Rea - William C. Rea
and Wiinifred Wilson - Abner Rea and Alsey Hopper - Charity Rea and Robert
Rea ( the mystery in my line. Suspect Robert was also Charity's first
cousin)-Simon Rea and Arrena Eubanbks- Robert Ray and Annie Lowe- JD Ray and
Betty Hawkins - Me.Family went from Henry County Va. to Warren County Tenn
and into Franklin Cty Illinois by 1840.
Randy Ray
Ozark Alabama

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I have a document from Henry Co., VA, naming Elizabeth Rea/Ray and her husband
John Stacy. This is a divorce document, dated 1809. They had Caroline Stacy,
and James Rea/Ray was made guardian of the child when John left the area in
1810. James from family lore was the father of Elizabeth Ray. This family
migrated to Henry Co., VA from Brunswick Co., VA. Don't know if this helps,
but just in case someone out there needs that bit of info.
Barbara
>Greetings Rea/Rhea/Ray Researchers,
>
> Is anyone researching the James Rea who married Elizabeth "Betsy" Dula
>(Dooly)
>1788 in Henry County, Virginia ???
> Information I received today states that they moved to Wilkes County, NC.
>also, "James was a blacksmith, and he lived on one of Captain Dula's
>plantation".
> I'm uncertain about the children of James and Betsy, but they could have
>been:
>Peter, William, John, Thomas, Elizabeth, & Mary
>
>James Ray is found in the 1800 census of Wilkes Co, NC
>pg.59 ; males 2-2-0-1-0 females 2-0-0-1-0
>
>There is also a James Ray in 1810 census (Wilkes) pg 892.
>
>And again in 1820 (Wilkes): pg.23 & 63
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>Now for the questions (You knew they were coming...)
>
>Is this James the son of the James Rea who made a will in Henry Co., VA
>dated November 1788 ???
> The will lists wife, Johanna , and children : William Collings Rea, John
>Rea, and James Rea...
>
> There's also a James Rea listed in Virginia taxpayers list (1782-1787):
>Henry County, 1 poll, no slaves.
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>I'd be interested in corresponding with any researchers in this line. I'm
>trying to prove a link to it myself...
>
> Thanks!!!
>Ricky Ray
>Anderson, SC
>
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