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From: "Johnita P. Malone" <>
Subject: Re: [RHEA-L] Rea Family of Henry Co., VA
Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2000 16:57:59 -0700
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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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