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JEREMIAH REA, P. 0. London, is a life resident of Madison County, and a prominent stock raiser and farmer of
Oak Run Township. His grandfather, Joseph Rea, was born in January, 1754 (probably in Pennsylvania). He was married,
January 16, 1783, to Elizabeth Conn, who was born January 27, 1762. They were residents of Rockbridge County, Va.,
and removed to Ross County, Ohio, in 1810. They came to Madison County about 1818, locating on Walnut Run, in Union
Township, where both died about 1829. They were the parents of nine children, all reaching maturity, but none now
living. One son, Matthew Rea, the father of our subject, was born in Rockbridge County, Va., June 22, 1793. He
came to this county with his parents in 1813, and resided in Union Township until 1835, when he removed to a farm
on Deer Creek, in Pleasant (now Oak Run) Township, where he resided till his death, September 23, 1873. He was
a man highly respected and enjoying the full confidence of all his acquaintances. He took a deep interest in stock
matters, and the prosperity and advancement of Madison County. He married Ann Amos, born in Harford County, Md.,
November 15, 1802. They were married in London by Squire Patrick McLene. Mrs. Rea departed this life February 22,
1857, aged fifty four years. They were the parents of seven children, three dying in childhood, one at the age
of forty four, and three now living - Robert, in London; Margaret. wife of Marion Chenowith, of Fairfield Township;
and Jeremiah. Mr. Rea was a large land holder, once owning 2,000 acres, and at his death leaving an estate of 800
acres. Both parents are buried in Kirkwood Cemetery, Union Township. Jeremiah Rea was born on the home farm in
Union Township (now within the corporate limits of London), August 19, 1824, and remained with his father till
twenty six years of age. On August 23, 1850, he was married to Catherine Leach, a native of Pleasant Township,
and daughter of Benjamin Leach. The following winter his father gave him some laud (a portion of his present farm),
where he has since resided. He had 260 or 270 acres at first, inherited some, and purchased over 500, his present
farm, consisting of over 1,400 acres. Mr. Rea resides in a very handsome residence, and his land is supplied with
all the conveniences necessary to successful farming. He is Democratic in politics, and has served as Trustee and
Clerk of Oak Run Township. Seven children have been given to himself and wife, two living - Matthew A, and Sarah
L., both residing at home. Mr. Rea has about retired from active life, and his son has entire management of the
farm.
From:
History of Madison County, Ohio
Published by: W. H. Beers and Company
Chicago, Illinois
1883
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