Wilson C Rea (abt. 1775 - 1853)

Born about 1775 in Henry, Virginia

Ancestors

Husband of Frances Ann (Franklin) Rea — married 10 Jan 1796 in , Henry, VA

Descendants

Died 12 Aug 1853 at about age 78 in Franklin, Illinois

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Biography

WILSON4 REA (WILLIAM COLLINGS3, JAMES2, JOHN RAY/1 RHEA) was born Abt. 1770 in Henry Co. VA, and died August 12, 1853 in Franklin Co. IL.

Wilson Rea was the son of William Collings Rea and Winnifred Wilson.

Wilson Rea was a Kentuckian, but became an early settler of Illinois, becoming a successful tiller of the soil and a man of considerable prominence in Franklin County, holding the position of judge for some years. He was a one time a member of the Illinois Legislature, and at all times showed himself to be a politician of no mean order, and a man of undoubted intellect and correct principles. It is thought that his father was English. He died in Franklin Co., IL in 1854, and his wifes death also occurring there.

Jul 16, 1821, Wilson Rea was commissioned Justice of the Peace for Franklin Co., IL

Aug 2, 1824, Wilson was County Commissioner for Franklin Co., IL

Aug 31, 1831, Wilson was commissioned Associate Justice of the Peace for Franklin Co., IL. August 04, 1843 and his home was used for a polling place for the Spring Settlement Precinct, July 07, 1838 (later called Crittenden, now Mt. Pleasant).

Nov 15, 1849, Wilson was commissioned Associate County Justice of the Peace for Franklin Co., IL.

Marriage

(1) Married Fannie Ann Franklin, Jan 11, 1796 in Henry County, Virginia. She died October 04, 1838.

(2) Married Patsy Prince 1 June 1814 in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

(3) Married Caroline Angeline Beasley Lewis, February 25, 1845, widow of James Lewis, in Franklin, Illinois.

Military

Wilson Rea was in the war of 1812 enlisted in the Militia in Cumberland Co. North Carolina. ( This may be Wilson Rea II. Informaion from Randy Ray in Alabama.

CAPTAIN STEPHENSON'S COMPANY Black Hawk War Second Regiment, Mounted Volunteers Enlisted from Franklin Co. IL Enrolled June 16, 1832 REA, WILSON PVT.

Death

Wilson Rea, born 1770-1778, Henry Co. VA died August 12, 1853, Franklin Co. IL of "cholera marbus" and was dead within 24 hours.

DEATH NOTICE OF WILSON REA***BENTON STANDARDAugust 19, 1853 page 2 colum 5DIED-- On Thursday night, the 11th last, Mr. Wilson Rea, about 83 years of age. Mr R was one of the first settlers of Franklin County IL. He removed to theis state with his family about 35 years ago. and was much respected by a large number of acquaintances. He leaves a widow, and his son, Col Abraham Rea, to morn in their somewhat sudden breavement, for, although he had out lived the space generally alloted to man, "three score and ten"., he was well and hearty about 24 hours before he died. Being attacked by Cholera Marbus, life was soon gone. During his short sickness he was constantly attended and had all his earthly wants and wishes suplied by his wife and his son Abraham Rea.[shawcross.ged]died of cholera.Described in his son's bio as a resident of Kentucky who became an early settler of Illinois , Wilson Rea was a farmer and a judge and a member of the Illinois Legislature.[shawcross.ged]

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SALE BILL OF PERSONAL PROPERTY OF WILSON REA, DECEASED SEPT. Dishes A. Rea Note $ .65 2Books, Razor, Strap A. Rea " 1.00 2 wooden boxes D. Mooneyham " .60 1Burro B. Wilkerson " 7.10 2Pitchers A. Rea " 1.00 12 Plates John Miller " .60 One lot shelf ware, bottles & nails John Miller 1.10 one quart bottle D. Mooneyham " .10 one candle stick W. ? " .20 cups & saucers James Buckner " .25 one mouse trap and pails and hand iron F. L. Rea " 2.50 one bell John Miller " 1.15 one bell F. M. Rea " 1.25 One bell A. Rea " .75 one bell A. Rea " .90 one hand saw John Tucker " 1.55 2 Sives A. Rea " .75 5 Augers John Miller " 2.00 1 Square, Draw Knife & Hatchett A. Rea " 2.00 1 Feed ? and a lot of iron P. Mooneyham " 3.25 1 Clevis A. Rea " 1.00 A lot of Chisels and a skilyard John Lewis " .87 1/2 2 collars, set of chains and a pr of S Bags James Moore Note 1.20 1 axe B. Williams Paid 1.05 1 Auger and umbrella A. Rea " 1.25 23 3/4 lb. wool @ 40 Cents J. Buckner " 9.50 1 Barrel and a box H. Yost Paid .30 1 Basket John Miller Note .12 1/2 1/2 bushel, a basket & # bucket D. Mooneyham " .50 2 Reeds Wm. Grammer Paid .40 25 lbs. Bacon @ .10 Joseph Browning Note 2.50 221/2 lbs. Bacon @ .11 Joseph Browning " 2.47 261/2lbs. Bacon @ .12 John Mooneyham " 3.15 251/2 lbs. Bacon @ .12 M. Teffertiller " 3.42 3 kegs soap grease A. Rea " 1.00 1 Jar D. Mooneyham " .30 1 lot tobacco @ 23/4 lb M. Trffertiller " 27.00 1 hammer, 1 pr tongs Wm. Crammer Paid .55 1 Sythe &1 ? P. Mooneyham " .30 1 Sythe & 1 ? F. M. Rea " .30 1 Grubbing hoe B. Wilkerson " .75 1 pr chains & axe Thos. J. Mooneyham " 1.90 1 pot rack W. S. Yost " 1.00 1 Dump fork John Tucker " 1.00 1 plow and clevis M. Ammermon " 3.00 1 plow Wily Jones " 2.00 1 plow Jackson Lewis Paid .50 1 wagon Jefferson King Note 25.05 1 log chain J. Mooneyham Note 1.20 1 cow & calf W. B. Hill " 20.00 4 Head Hogs 1st choice E. Moberly " 15.00 4 Head hogs 2nd choice E. Moberly " 12.00 4 Head Hogs 3rd choice Thomas Morris " 10.00 1 sow & 6 Pigs David Rawlings " 7.40 1 Horse James B. Buckner " 71.00 1 wagon H. Moore " 17.40 1 Buggy Jeff King " 15.00 1 Saddle Wm. Lewis " 9.80 2 boxes A. Rea " .50 1 cow G. L. Hall " 19.75 1 Stear yearling John Whittington " 7.50 1 cow & calf Wm. Fraiser " 15.20 5 head sheep 1st choice W. J. Yost @ 1.85 " 9.25 5 head sheep 2nd choice W. J. Yost @ 1.70 " 8.50 5 head sheep 3rd choice W. J. Yost @1.66 " 8.30 5 head sheep 4th choice W. J. Yost @ 1.61 " 8.05 5 head sheep 5th choice W. J. Yost @ 1.46 " 7.30 Set of harness John Lewis " 10.20 HANES & A CHAIN Wm. Lewis " 1.10 1 buggy Joseph Weston " 46.25 1 lot of boards P. Mooneyham " 1.05 1 whip Wily Jones " .75 1 pr. saddle bags James Buckner " .40 1 cook Stove P. Mooneyham " 8.55 1 hand vice F. P. Berryhill Paid .25 1 single tree John Tucker Note .60 1 pr spectacles J. Hanilton Paid 23.72 1 keg soap Angeline Rea 1.05 1 pr sheep shears B. F. Harrison Paid .60 1 plow & center John Miller Note 1.00 The crop of corn Joseph Browning " 10.10 one mare James S. Moore " 56.05 1 bed, 2 pillows,& 1 counter pone (Bed Spread) A. Rea " 5.00 1 Bed stid A. Rea " 2.00 ------------------- Total $ 525.92 State of Ill. ] ] We certify that the foregoing is a correct sale bill of the Franklin Co.} Personal property of Wilson Rea Sr. Deceased. Sold 12th day of Sept. A. D. 1853. Samuel Mooneyham Thomas J. Mooneyham Cryer Clerk of Sale

Warranty Deed Filed : Sept. 16, 1852--Received , page 457 Wesley Walker to Wilson Rea--W. 1/2 of SW Qt. of SE QT. of Sec.5T, 6S, R -2East AFFIDAVIT F. G. Rea, being first duly sworn on oath says he is the owner of Certain lands in Sec.5 & 8 in annexed Abstract described and is a grandson of Abner Rea Sr. who originally owned the greater part of said land and purchased it from the U. S. Government. Affiant says that he knows personally of the death of his said grand-father and knows that he died without a will and leaving his surviving as his sole and only heirs at law his widow, Alcy Rea and the following named children, to-wit: Abner Rea, Forrister Rea, John Rea, Charity Rea, wife of Robert Rea, Martha Rea, Lucretis Rea and Narcissa Rea as his sole and only heirs at law and affiant knows said Martha Rea and Lucretia Rea were unmarried until after 1848. That church lot referred to in Nos. 15, 16, 18 is in W 1/2 SE SW Sec.5 -- Red'd Misc. "M" Page 76. Affidavit of Thomas O. Mooneyham filed, stating that Wilson Rea died intestate on or about August 12th, 1853.

Release of dower Angeline Rea, Dated: Feb 3, 1860 TO Filed Feb 18, 1860 Purchaser or purchasers Released: Deed 1., Page 89 of the real estate herein described for the use of the heirs of at law of WILSON REA, Deceased. RELINQUISH AND QUIT CLAIM: All my right, title and dower interest in the following described Real Estate of which Wilson Rea, deceased, my late husband died seized. The SE 1/4 of the SW 1/4, except 1 acre where a certain meeting house now stands; The West 1/2 of the SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 Sec. 5, T 6 S, R. 2 E, (And other lands not abstracted herein) for the benefit of the heirs at law of Wilson Rea, deceased, to the purchaser of purchasers of said real estate at the sale to be made by virtue of an ordered decree of the Franklin Circuit court made at the September term 1859, in the cause wherein Abraham Rea was Complainant and Angeline Rea;, et. al. were Defendants.

Angeline Rea FRANKLIN COUNTY COURT, SEPTEMBER TERM A. D. 1859; 5th Day A. D. 1859 Abraham Rea, Complainant, vs. Angeline Rea, widow of Wilson Rea, Deceased, Margaret Rea, James Rea, Abraham Eubanks, Wm. Eubanks, Felix G. Eubanks, John Tucker, Elizabeth Tucker, Polly Jones,Geo. W. Jones, Jane Maddox, Angeline Neal, Chas. Neal, Adeline McClure, Jacob F. McClure, Heirs of Cynthia Eubanks, Dec., Polly Williams, Mumford Williams, Francis E. J. Rea ( Daughter of Wilson A. Rea). Alice Wood, Wm. M. K. Wood, Malinda Eubanks, Dec., Aurey Browning, and the unknown heirs of John Rea and Gatewood Rea; Deceased, Heirs at law of Wilson Rea; , Deceased and Michael Teffertiller, Defendants. And no on this same day came the complainant by Nelson and Pierce and his Solicitors, and on motion of Complainant Samuel Harrigan, is appointed guardian as litem to defend on behalf of Francis E. J. Rea, a minor, and the unknown minor heirs if John and Gatewood Rea, and Matilda Eubanks a minor, and it appearing to the court that notice of the pendency of this suit was given for four successive weeks in the "Benton Plaindealer" a newspaper published at Benton, in said county of Franklin and that the first insertion was made in said paper 60 days before the first day of April Term A. D. of the Franklin Circuit Court, it is therefore further on motion of Complainant ordered that the adult defendants be ruled to plead answer or dumur to Complainants Bill by 9 AM on Wednesday morning. And afterwards to-wit on Wednesday the 7th day of September AD 1859, came again the Complainant by Nelson and Peirce his solicitors and the adult defendants with the exception of Michael Teffertiller on being three times solemnly called came not but made default, it is therefore adjudged and decreed that the complainants Bill be taken for having filed his answer herein, and the said minor heirs having by their guardian filed their answer herein. It is therefore ordered, adjudged and decreed that the Bond for the conveyance of the Rea Estate, in Complainants Bill described be given up to be cancelled and that the same be annulled and held for naught and that the contract of purchase between Wilson Rea, Dec., and the said M. Teffertiller be and it is hereby rescinded, and it is further ordered adjudged and decreed that the Administrator of the said Wilson Rea, Dec., do give up to the said Michael Teffertiller the notes given by him, the said Teffertiller on account of the purchase of the said real estate to the said Wilson Rea Dec., and still remaining unpaid, and also that the said Administrator do enter satisfaction of all or every judgment standing unsatisfied against the said Teffertiller, on account of the purchase of the said real estate in Complainants bill described and that the purchase of said real estate and it is being proven to the satisfaction of the court that the said Wilson Rea, Dec., departed this life, seized and possess in in fee-simple of the real estate in complainants bill described and that he left the heirs at law described herein surviving who or proportions following, Via: To Margaret Rea, formerly Eubanks, wife of James Rea, Abraham Eubanks, William Eubanks, Felix G. Eubanks, Polly Jones, Alias Eubanks, wife of Geo. W. Jones, Jan Maddox, Alias Eubanks, wife of Noah Maddox, Dec., Angeline Neal, wife of Charles Neal, Adeline McClure, wife of Jacob F. McClure, one tenth part of said real estate or shares of their deceased parent, Cynthia Eubanks;, Alais Rea; To Polly Williams, Alais Rea one tenth part or portion; To Eilzabeth Tucker, Alais Rea, one tenth part or portion; To Francis E. J. Rea, infant daughter of Wilson A. Rea, one tenth part or portion; To Malinda Eubanks, one tenth part or portion, or one undivided one-third part or portion each of one tenth part or portion,To Alice Wood, Alias Rea,one tenth part or portion; To the complainant Abraham Rea, one tenth part or portion; To the unknown heirs of John Rea, one tenth part or portion; To the unknown heirs of Gatewood Rea one tenth part or portion: SUBJECT nevertheless to the rights of Dower of Angeline Rea, widow of the said Wilson Rea, Dec., and it is further ordered by the court that Levi Browning, Calvin M. Clark, and Wm L. McCreery be and they are hereby appointed commissioners to make partition of the said real estate Via: SE SW except one Acre where a certain meeting house now stands and the W 1/2 of SW SE Sec. 5 Twp 6 S. Range 2 East: (and other lands ) Circuit Court Record "B" Book 2 Page 589 All land sold Feb 4, 1860 to Abner Rea and wife Mary.

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Warranty Deed February 8, 1849 Between Wilson Rea and Angeline Rea, his wife, to Francis M. Rea for the consideration of .00 for 40 acres described as follows: The Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 9 in Township 6 South of Range two East. Signed in presence of Franklin L. Rea and William C. Lewis This was marked Rea Bond. _____________________________________________________________________

Wilson Rea Sr. to Francis M. Rea Deed Filed for Record on the 31 day of January 1852 Recorded Book D pages 308-309 on the 2nd of February 1852 W. R. Browning Clerk. Fees: $ .44 Warranty Deed 12 November 1851. Wilson Rea and Angeline his wife to Francis M. Rea in consideration of 800 Dollars the following described land: The NE Qt. of the SE Qt. of Sec. 12 in Town 6 One East South of Range one East containing Forty acres and also the West 1/2 of SW 1/4 Sec. 7 in Twp. 6 S. Range 2 E containing seventy two and ninety hundredths of an acre, and also the NW Qt. of SE Qt. of Sec 12 in Twp 6 S of Range No One East containing 40 acres. Witnessed by J. Pettis Smith and Jessie Hammonds.

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Know all men by that these presents that I do hereby bond myself heirs Executors and administrators firmly by these presents in the final sum of four hundred dollars of good lawful money of this state to Abner Rea in witness. Hence I do set my hand and seal this January the 27, 1834. The conditions of the above obligation is such that if the above bondant Wilson Rea doth make unto the said Abner Rea or heirs a good and assfiant Lawful warrantee deed of the conveyance to Forty acres of land lying and being in the State of Illinois and county of Franklin it being in range 2 town 6 Section 8 NE Qt. of S. West quarter then the above obligation to be null and void otherwise to remain in full force virtue in land in witness whence of I set my hand and seal this January 27, 1834. Signed in the presence of James Eubanks Wilson Rea Seal.

Burial

Place: Rea Cemetery

The Rea Cemetery is located South of the Odd Fellows Cemetery in the woods in Benton, Illinois.

Notes

Benton., IL

Cumberland Co. North Carolina Census Captain Christian's District # 1 1820 William Ray as head of household 3 male children under 101 male between 10-161 male 45 and over1 female between 10=161 female between 16-261 female between 26 and 45

ON 1840 CENSUS FOR JACKSON CO. IL

An interesting article appears in the Executive Record, 1847-1852, Volume 5, Page 244; "Wilson Rea and John Goldon Convicted of sending a challenge to fight a duel and deprive of all Civil Rights by order of the Circuit Court, had their Civil Rights restored."

It is not known the order of the birth of their children; most all information comes from wills, estate papers, land abstracts and other papers concerning court proceedings. Some of their children were born in TN, and at least one John K. Rea was born in KY; the youngest was born in IL. Wilson Rea and Fannie Ann Franklin had the following children: (1) Gatewood Dunn Rea September 18, 1796-December 1850, died of pneumonia, Poinsett Co. Arkansas, married first on July 18, 1816 to Sarah Hooten, June 04, 1800 - September 07, 1847. Wilson and Dunn did not get along and Dunn left his family in Franklin Co. IL and went to Arkansas. He left behind a wife and 18 children. The 1840 census IL shows 10 children under the age of 20 years in his household. Dunn married second Mary C. Smith and they had one son. (2) Abraham Rea December 30, 1805North Carolina-April 24, 1871, married Delilia/Delila/ Delilah Neal 1810 IL-December 30, 1889. (3) Cynthia Rea born between 1800-1804, died Between 1837-1839. This from the book : FRANKLIN COUNTY, ILLINOIS 1818-1997. Content is questionable

Sources

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