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From: Debra McCann <>
Subject: Re: [RHEA-L] Rea Family of Henry Co., VA
Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2000 16:57:55 -0700
References: <38FE07B5.82FB0226@ap.net> <38FE4807.56D5@ix.netcom.com>


Johnita,

Thanks so much for taking the time to send me this
information...it is appreciated. Is there a chance that
Mary's name in the will reads "Mary Ann"?
I am trying to find the parents of Mary Rea who was
born in 1787 in Henry Co., VA. She moved her family
to Giles Co., TN and the 1836 Tax List for Giles Co.
shows her as Polly Taylor living near a John, James
and Burrell Rea.
Jena



"Johnita P. Malone" wrote:

> If your Mary was born about 1787, then it's doubtful that she was the
> daughter of James Rae and Johanna. This is because it appears that
> James' daughter, Mary, was married by 1788 when James wrote his will.
> Daughter Mary's surname is difficult to read in his will but appears to
> start with an Ar.
>
> Here's the best I could get out of that will when I ordered a copy of it.
>
> 11 Nov 1788. Henry County, VA., Wills Book 1, pg 173. Will of James
> Rea. Written 11 Nov 1788. Probated 27 Apr 1789. Heirs: wife, Johanna
> - all estate both real and personal except smith tools which are to go to
> son, William Collings Rea. All land after the death of Johanna Rea to go
> to son William Collings Rea except 40 acres where Thomas Cooper now lives
> - this to be given to Thomas Cooper. Grandson, Jesse Roch(?) - one bed
> and furniture also one bay mare. Son, John Rea, Mary Ars(? almost
> illegible), Rebekah Bolling, Ann Burns, Kathrine Sanders - one shilling
> sterling each. Son, James Rea - one large bible. The best of my estate
> to be divided between William Collings Rea, Elizabeth Cooper and Sarah
> Bolling. Executors: sons, William Collings Rea and James Rea. Signed
> James Rea. Wits., James Rea, Jr., William Collings Rea, Robt Lorton, and
> Thomas Cooper. Proven by Wm Collings Rea. Securities of Wm Collings Rea
> were George Hairston and John Redd. 27 Jul 1789. Inventory of Estate of
> James Rea recorded. Appraisers: John Wash, W. Pace, Jn Pace.
>
> Johnita
>
> Debra McCann wrote:
> >
> > Hi All,
> >
> > I am looking for any info on Mary "Polly" Ann Rea b. 1787, as I
> > believe she may be the daughter of James Rea and Johann Kasoinah
> > of Henry Co.,VA. Her siblings would be: William Collings, John,
> > James Jr., Elizabeth, Sarah, Rebecca, Ann and Katherine.
> > Mary married John Taylor who died 1818-1820, leaving her to
> > raise their six children in Giles Co. TN. Of these six children I have
> > been able to find: Roland, John, James H., and Matilda.
> > Any info on this Rea family would be appreciated, and I will be
> > more than happy to share what info I have.
> > My family tree is located at "My Elusive Ancestors":
> > http://users.ap.net/~chenae/geneal.html .
> >
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