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     Henry was born at Thornton, Glammis Parish, Forfarshire, Scotland, on 18 November 1767. His entry in the Parish Register says " Rae Henry to David Rae in Newtown"..² He was the son of David Rae. Henry Rae married Ann Johnston.³ Henry died on 21 May 1840 at Glamis, Forfarshire, Scotland.²
     In December 1834 Henry Rae was a member of member of the Church of Scotland, and appears in a list of Presbyterian Heads of Families in the Parish of Glammis in communion with the Church of Scotland.² He resided at Thornton, Glammis Parish, Forfarshire, Scotland, in December 1834.^4,2 He was a weaver.³

     James was born at Thornton, Glamis Parish, Scotland, U.K., on 10 October 1792. However, Glorya Welch also says "From Thomas Rea's Bible now in the possession of Virginia Olsen of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin: Parents of Thomas Rea - James Rea born 1789 died Oct. 7 1873, Barbara Gibson Rea born 1790 died Oct 7, 1873." The 1841 Census in Scotland lists the birth place as Angus..^2,3 He was the son of Henry Rae. He was baptized at Glamis, Forfarshire, Scotland. Religion: Presbyterian. Church of Scotland.² He married Barbara Gibson circa 1812.² James died on 8 October 1873 Glorya Welch says "From Thomas Rea's Bible now in the possession of Virginia Olsen of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin: Parents of Thomas Rea - James Rea born 1789 died Oct. 7 1873, Barbara Gibson Rea born 1790 died Oct 7, 1873. Gone a little while before us, across the narrow sea. Gone to jone (sic) the matchless chorus where the sinless spirits be." at Waukesha, WI. Glorya Welch says "From Thomas Rea's Bible now in the possession of Virginia Olsen of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin: Parents of Thomas Rea - James Rea born 1789 died Oct. 7 1873, Barbara Gibson Rea born 1790 died Oct 7, 1873. Gone a little while before us, across the narrow sea. Gone to jone (sic) the matchless chorus where the sinless spirits be.".² He was buried at Skinner Cemetery, North Lake, Waukesha Co., WI. M; Skinner Cemetery is now known as Bark River Cemetery. James and Barbara were originally buried on their farm in the apple orchard and later moved to this cemetery. The inscription on the back of the tombstone is "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord."²
     He lived in December 1834 at Glen of Ogilvy, Glammis, Forfarshire, Scotland.² In December 1834 James Rae was a member of the Church of Scotland, and appears in a list of Presbyterian Heads of Families in the Parish of Glammis in communion with the Church of Scotland.² An 1841 Willies, Glammis Parish, Forfarshire, Scotland census listed James as head of household and Robert Gibson 45, James Gibson 40, and Margaret Rea 20 are all living near the James Rea family. James listed as a stone quarrier..² He and Janet Coupar with John J. Rea, Margaret Rea, Thomas Rea, Marjory Rea, Barbara Rea, Elizabeth Rea, George Rea, Mary Rea, Jean Rea, Barbara Gibson, Ellen G. Craick and David Allerdice were listed on a passenger list of It was bound for New York City from Dundee. The entry Glorya Welch identifies as that actually for Barbara wife of James is "Janet Rae 49", that for Janet, 21 wife of Thomas is "Jessie Rae 25", that for Margaret Rae 23 wife of David Allerdice is "Cath Alidice 21". In addition, Thomas Rae listed as 25 was actually 21, Helen Rae 22 was 27, D. Alidice 29 was 24, Margry Rae 19 was 18, Barnary Rae 17 was Barbara 15, Geo Rae 11 was 8, Mary Rae 10 was 6 and Jessie Rae 7 was Jean 3. Also on board was Janet Rea 21 who was not listed with the rest and whose relationship with them, if any, is not known. Not listed, but known to be passengers are the children of John and Ellen Rae: Janes 5, Agnes 3, Margaret 1, and James (born at sea).

     Glorya Welch also says "From Thomas Rea's Bible now in the possession of Virginia Olsen of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin: Left Scotland and sailed for America on the 2 of October 1841, 21 days to cross the ocean on a sailing vessel." This is interesting because they arrrived the 24 December 1841 not in October. to at New York City, NY, on 24 December 1841.² James and his family immigrated at the same time in 1841 but they did not stay together on the trip to Wisconsin. In 1843 David Rea was still in NY State but his brother Thomas was in Canada. By 1845 David Rea was in Wisconsin, while his brother John Rea was in Canada.

The usual route an immigrant followed from New York to Wisconsin was New York City north to Albany, New York via the Hudson River; then by train to Syracuse, NY; west via the Erie Canal to Buffalo, NY; then by boat via Detroit, Michican, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The boat fare from Buffalo to Milwaukee was $15 including food. Because the Rea family would have needed $240 to go on to Wisconsin, Glorya Welch asks if perhaps St. Catherine's in Ontario, just north of Buffalo was the next stop for the Rea family.² James Rae purchased land on 18 October 1843 at Waukesha, WI. It was 160 acres of patent land for $1.25 an acre, SE 1/4 Section 7 of Merton, Wisconsin. At the time James was living in Milwuakee County, Wisconsin. He and his son Thomas also purchased 80 acreas, N 1/2 of NE 1/4 Section 6.² He took an oath of allegiance at Milwaukee Co., Territory of Wisconsin, on 19 July 1844.⁴ An 1846 census of Warren, Waukesha, WI listed James Rae. This was the Territorial Census. Warren is now known as Merton.² He lived in 1850 at Merton, Waukehsa, WI.² Glorya Welch has these excerpts from The First 100 Years of the Stone Bank Presbyterian Church, 1852-1952 Merton Township, Waukesha County, Wisconsin.

"The English and Scotch settlers who came here in 1842 to stake their claims to virgin soil, found a beautiful country covered by wide-spreading oak trees and heavy timber, and bordered by clear waters of lakes and rivers. Those early pioneers wished with all their hearts that they might have stout, warm homes, roads, bridges, mills, schools, churches, stores, blacksmith and wagon shops. They put up hastily constructed shanties of poplar trunks roofed over with slabs of bark and bundles of wild hay. The land had to be cleared first, then plowed and cultivated by oxen so there could be food. Long journeys on foot to Milwaukee were common. It was easier to walk along the rough and narrow Indian trails than to drive oxen, unless there were a heavy load to transport."

"The people hungered for community worship and some social life. A minister of any denomination was welcomed warmly if he spoke the English language. After leaving their Scotch and English homes they had spent weeks in coming to America in sailing ships, brinigng food for the ocean trip from their homes there, spending more weeks coming down the Great Lakes to Milwaukee and then trampling into the wilderness."

"The first members of the Church consisted of the members of three Scotch families: the Fergusons who came in 1842, the Reas who came in 1843, and the Craigs who came in the fall of 1850 and stayed with the Reas until they were settled. The first records of the Church list as charter members... James Rea, his wife, Barbara Rea, and their sons, Thomas Rea and John Rea, John's wife Helen Rea, and Thomas's wife, Janet Rea, David Allerdice, and his wife Margaret (Rea) Allerdice; David Craig, and his wife, Mary Craig... At the first meeting John Ferguson, John Rea, and David Craig were chosen elders."

"The Rea family were all fine singers. Mr. Craig would start the tune with a tuning fork."

"John and Helen Rea moved away the latter part of 1854, and David Allerdice died in April, 1855, so in August, 1855, Thomas Rea and John Ferguson were elected elders..."

"The Scotch Presbyterians required strict obedience to their Church discipline. Regardless of the fact that many acres had to be cleared of trees and worked by means of slow plodding oxen, butter, soap and candles were all made at home; wool had to be washed, carded, spun, woven, or knitted; rugs and clothes were made by hand; no one did any work on Sunday. Only the necessary feeding was excusable labor on the Sabbath in the early Scotch Presbyterian Church."

"In February 1859, Mrs. Elizabeth (Rea) Dayton joined the Church ... On August 6, 1859, Thomas J. Rea, Barbara Rea, and Oren E. Rea were baptized. (Children ofThomas Rea)."

On 10 June 1952 a pageant "Through The Years" was presented. James Rea was played by great grandson-in-law Ollie Peterson, Barbara Rea by great granddaughter Mrs. Ina Rea Peterson, Thomas Rea by grandson LEster Rea, Janet Rea by great granddaughter Mrs. Virginia Olsen, John Rea by great grandnephew-in-law Rev. Kenneth McCollough, Helen Rea by great grandniece Mrs. Elizabeth McCollough, David Allerdice by Percy Peterson, Margaret Rea Allerdice by grandniece Esther Rea.² He lived in 1860 at Mapleton Post Office, Waukesha, WI. Jean is listed as Jane, a school teacher.² James Rea is in these land records in the Waukesha County, Wisconsin Court House:
18 Oct. 1860, James and Barbara Rea 40 acres to George Rea for $1 in consideration of natural love and affection.
18 Oct. 1860, James Rea 15 acres to Elizabeth Dayton wife of Abner Dayton for $1 in considerations of natural love and affection.
26 Aug 1871 additional land to Jennie Goodman and Elizabeth Dayton for $1 each.
12 Feb 1872 James Rea and wide W1/2SE1/4 to Jennie Goodman for $2,500.
12 Feb 1872 Jennie Goodman and husband William to James Rea a mortgage for $2,000. Assign the sum of $2,000 by providing for and supporting said James Rea and Barbara Rea his wife during their and each of their natural lives.² An 1870 census of North Lake, Waukesha, WI listed James Rae. M.² Obituary of James and Barbara Rea says "James and Barbara Rea died at Merton, Waukesha county, within three and a half hours of each other. The man was 84 years old and the woman 83. They came to that town thirty years ago and were the first settlers in the place. Truly in death they were not divided."⁵ Most of his children left Merton Township in Waukehsa Co., Wisconsin, but his son Thomas lived out his life there. Recorded at the Waukesha County Wisonsin Court House, a record dated 5 Dec 1873 that James and Barbara Rea are both deceased and that there isn't any administration on their estate or on the estate of either of them.²

     Ann was born on 4 February 1795.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Rae. Ann Rae was baptized at Glamis, Forfarshire, Scotland.¹

     Margaret was born on 1 October 1796.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Rae. Margaret Rae was baptized at Glamis, Forfarshire, Scotland.¹

     William was born on 2 February 1798.¹ He was the son of Henry Rae. William Rae was baptized at Glamis, Forfarshire, Scotland.¹
     In December 1834 William Rae was a member of member of the Church of Scotland, and appears in a list of Presbyterian Heads of Families in the Parish of Glammis in communion with the Church of Scotland.¹ He resided at Leys of Cossins, Glamis, Forfarshire, Scotland, in December 1834.¹

     Archibald was born at Thornton, Glammis Parish, Forfarshire, Scotland, on 10 February 1800.¹ He was the son of Henry Rae. Archibald Rae was baptized at Glamis, Forfarshire, Scotland.¹ He married Susan Maxwell.¹
     In December 1834 Archibald Rae was a member of member of the Church of Scotland, and appears in a list of Presbyterian Heads of Families in the Parish of Glammis in communion with the Church of Scotland.¹ A census listed Archibald as head of household at Glamis, Forfarshire, Scotland, in 1841.¹ An 1881 census of an unknown place listed Archibald Rae. M; He is in the Village of Glamis, Glamis Parish, Forfar, Scotland, a retired mason, with his wife Susan.

     David was born on 16 April 1802.¹ He was the son of Henry Rae. David Rae was baptized at Glamis, Forfarshire, Scotland.¹

     Janet was born on 15 October 1804.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Rae and Ann Johnston.² Janet Rae was baptized at Glamis, Forfarshire, Scotland.¹ She married William Livingston, son of Peter Livingston and Elizabeth Martin, on 23 December 1837 at Glamis, Scotland.² Janet Rae died on 22 March 1889 at Thorntom, Scotland.²
      As of 23 December 1837,her married name was Livingston.

     Mary was born on 11 December 1806.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Rae. Mary Rea was baptized at Glamis, Forfarshire, Scotland.¹

     Agnes was born at Hayston, Glammis Parish, Scotland, on 18 March 1813. The 1841 Census in Scotland lists the birth place as Angus..^1,2 She was the daughter of James Rae and Barbara Gibson. Agnes Rea was baptized at Glamis, Forfarshire, Scotland.¹ She married Alexander Martin on 18 September 1841.¹
      As of 18 September 1841,her married name was Martin. Agnes, as Alexander Martin's wife, resided with him, at Charleston, Forfarshire, Scotland, in 1851.¹ Family stories say Agnes came to the United States, but returned to Scotland. Glorya Welch did not find any record of her in Waukesha Co., WI.

     John was born at Cottartown of Hayston, Glammis Parish, Scotland, on 9 July 1814.¹ He was the son of James Rae and Barbara Gibson. John J. Rea was baptized at Glamis, Forfarshire, Scotland.¹ He married Ellen G. Craick at Glamis, Forfarshire, Scotland, on 12 March 1836. (Glorya Welch indicates her name was Helen Craik).¹ John died on 9 July 1872 at Mt. Vernon, Dane Co., WI. After John's death some of the children moved west to Minnesota, Iowa, and North Dakota..¹ His body was interred at Mt. Vernon, Dane Co., WI, in at Mt. Vernon cemetery, NW of town, lot 3 plot 2.
     A census listed John as head of household at Charleston, Forfarshire, Scotland, in 1841. His occupation was listed as quarrier.


Charleston Village had been the Estate of Rochelhill and originally belonged to the family of Ogilvey. The next owners were named Henderson. In the early 1800's the proprietor feued a portion to small lots. Each house was built with a small garden attached. The area then was called the Village of Charleston. In 1859 the Earl of Strathmore purchased the property. The land was also known as Strathmore Muir and Woodbank before it became Rochelhill..¹ He and Janet Coupar with James Rae, Margaret Rea, Thomas Rea, Marjory Rea, Barbara Rea, Elizabeth Rea, George Rea, Mary Rea, Jean Rea, Barbara Gibson, Ellen G. Craick and David Allerdice were listed on a passenger list of It was bound for New York City from Dundee. The entry Glorya Welch identifies as that actually for Barbara wife of James is "Janet Rae 49", that for Janet, 21 wife of Thomas is "Jessie Rae 25", that for Margaret Rae 23 wife of David Allerdice is "Cath Alidice 21". In addition, Thomas Rae listed as 25 was actually 21, Helen Rae 22 was 27, D. Alidice 29 was 24, Margry Rae 19 was 18, Barnary Rae 17 was Barbara 15, Geo Rae 11 was 8, Mary Rae 10 was 6 and Jessie Rae 7 was Jean 3. Also on board was Janet Rea 21 who was not listed with the rest and whose relationship with them, if any, is not known. Not listed, but known to be passengers are the children of John and Ellen Rae: Janes 5, Agnes 3, Margaret 1, and James (born at sea).

     Glorya Welch also says "From Thomas Rea's Bible now in the possession of Virginia Olsen of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin: Left Scotland and sailed for America on the 2 of October 1841, 21 days to cross the ocean on a sailing vessel." This is interesting because they arrrived the 24 December 1841 not in October. to at New York City, NY, on 24 December 1841.¹ In the Census of 1850, John J. Rea was listed as a head of household at Merton, Waukesha Co., WI. He is listed as a farmer, immigrated in 1841..² According to Paul Hutchinson, a local historian in Canada, James was likely working in connection with the construction of the second Welland Canal, which was being constructed in 1843 when his son John was born. A lot of stone was needed for locks, weirs, embankment reinforcement and probably other miscellaneous uses. The series of locks enabled ships to "climb the mountain," that is to go up and down the Niagara escarpment, a major difficulty for the canal which links Lakes Ontario and Erie. The town in the early 1800s was called Centreville, became the Town of Merritton, and is now St. Catherines. The name slabtown has reference to lumber and sawmills. When a log is sawn into planks the outer, rounded parts with bark on them are not saleable. These pieces, referred to as slabs, were salvaged by poor Irish people and used to construct shanties, which were numerous in Centreville, where many lived. Thus Centreville's nickname became Slabtown. This latter name appears in print many time in newspapers, but rarely does it appear in any serious context. A birth, marriage, or death notice pre-1860 will always say Centreville, rather than Slabtown. However, in disparaging accounts in the newspapers, Slabtown was the norm, even "the classic district of Slabtown". He purchased land on 6 February 1854 at Madison, Dane Co., WI. It was in the University Addition. The price was $250 and the seller John Clute..¹ He purchased land on 3 March 1855 at Primrose, Dane, WI. He bought 160 acres for $880 from F. W. Woodward. This was in Mt. Vernon, Primrose township. In 1852 there had been only 12 families..¹ In the Census of in 1860, John J. Rea was listed as a head of household at Mt. Vernon, Dane Co., WI.¹ In the Census of in 1870, John J. Rea was listed as a head of household at Mt. Vernon, Dane Co., WI.¹ He made a will at Madison, Dane Co., WI, on 2 May 1872. I John J Rea of the Town of Primrose Dane county State of Wisconsin Being of Sound mind and Memory and mindful of the uncertainties of human Life do make Publish and declare this my last will and Testament in manner following. First after the Payment of my just debts and Funeral Expenses I give devise and Bequeath to my wife Elen Rea all the Property that I have whether it be in land or money or in other Personal Property and in case there is any property that falls to me from my Fathers Estate I give devise and Bequeath it all to my wife Elen Rea allso to controle and dispose of as she Sees fit. I hereby nominat and appoint my Sone James C. Rea the Executor of this my last will and testament and hereby authrozie and empower him the said James C Rea to compound comp-- and Settle and Claim or --- which may be against or in favor of my Estate in witness whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal this Second day of May AD 1872. John J. Rea The above instrument consisting of this Sheet was signed Published and declared by the Said Testator to be his will and testament in Presence of us who have signed our names at this request as witnesses on his Presence and in Presence of each other. Witnesses Richard B. Chandler of the Town of Primrose. Mathias Schlingan of the Town of Primrose. Edwin Shumway of the Town of Springdale. Inventory NW 1/4 North West Quarter Sec ten (10) town five (5) North of Range seven (7) east $2400 (Primrose Township). Horse $90, 3 yr old mare $70, Yearling Colt $35, 2 cows $50, 4 2yr old steer $72, 2 yr old heifer $16, 2 yearline heiffers $22, yearling $6, 23 sheep $54, Hogs & Sholts $31, Seeder $30, harrows $8, plows $3, Fanning mill $5, Sorghum mill $20, wagon $15, harness $15, sled $5, graindstone $1, 2 hive bees $10, 60 bu wheat $60, 150 bu oats $30, 100 bus corn $30, 20 bu potatoes $10, 2 stoves $20, watch & clock $25, Clothing $30, Sundry Household furniture $30, Total $796.50. In the inventory of John Rea is mention of a watch and clock with a value of $25. This was brought from Scotland. The clock was passed down to John Rea Jr. and since his son John died as a child it was to go to Edgar. Edgar died young and his son was not old enough to take care of it at the time. The story is that George Rea ended up with it somehow and didn't pass it on to Edgar's son selling it to the Henry Ford Museum for $250. (There is a photo of the clock in Gorya Welch's supplement.).³

     James was born at Canada on 23 February 1842. |Glorya Welch also gives his birth as 23 Feb 1843..¹ He was the son of Thomas Rea and Janet Coupar. He married Emma Smith before 1885.¹ James died in 1917 at Raymond, SD.¹
     In the Census of 1860, James Rea was listed as a head of household at Waukesha Co., WI. He lived in 1880 at Waseca Co, MN. He was in the mercantile business. Glorya Welch gives the 1880 History of Waukesha Co., Wisconsin as a source for this information..¹

     Margaret was born at Arnyfoul, Glamis Parish, Scotland, on 2 January 1818.¹ She was the daughter of James Rae and Barbara Gibson. Margaret Rea was baptized at Glamis, Forfarshire, Scotland.¹ She married David Allerdice at Glamis, Forfarshire, Scotland, on 18 September 1841.¹ Margaret died on 8 October 1901 at Merton, Waukesha Co., WI. Her entry is in the Waukesha County Death Index, Vol 02, pg 0412, reel 153. She is listed as Margarite Allirdice..^1,2
     She was listed as James Rae's neighbor in a census at Willies, Glammis Parish, Forfarshire, Scotland, in 1841.¹ As of 18 September 1841,her married name was Allerdice. Margaret Rea and Janet Coupar with James Rae, John J. Rea, Thomas Rea, Marjory Rea, Barbara Rea, Elizabeth Rea, George Rea, Mary Rea, Jean Rea, Barbara Gibson, Ellen G. Craick and David Allerdice were listed on a passenger list of It was bound for New York City from Dundee. The entry Glorya Welch identifies as that actually for Barbara wife of James is "Janet Rae 49", that for Janet, 21 wife of Thomas is "Jessie Rae 25", that for Margaret Rae 23 wife of David Allerdice is "Cath Alidice 21". In addition, Thomas Rae listed as 25 was actually 21, Helen Rae 22 was 27, D. Alidice 29 was 24, Margry Rae 19 was 18, Barnary Rae 17 was Barbara 15, Geo Rae 11 was 8, Mary Rae 10 was 6 and Jessie Rae 7 was Jean 3. Also on board was Janet Rea 21 who was not listed with the rest and whose relationship with them, if any, is not known. Not listed, but known to be passengers are the children of John and Ellen Rae: Janes 5, Agnes 3, Margaret 1, and James (born at sea).

     Glorya Welch also says "From Thomas Rea's Bible now in the possession of Virginia Olsen of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin: Left Scotland and sailed for America on the 2 of October 1841, 21 days to cross the ocean on a sailing vessel." This is interesting because they arrrived the 24 December 1841 not in October. to at New York City, NY, on 24 December 1841.¹ Margaret Rea listed as wife on the 1850 U.S. census of John J. Rea and David Allerdice; He is listed as a farmer, immigrated in 1841.² Margaret Rea was on the 1860 U.S. Federal Census in 1860 at Merton, Waukesha Co., Wisconsin. She was listed as a farm manager and head-of-houehold..² An 1870 census of Merton, Waukesha Co., WI listed Margaret Rea. M; She is "keeping house" and head-of-household.² An 1900 census of Merton, Waukesha Co., WI listed Margaret Rea. M; She is listed in the household of John A. Rice a widower, along with his two grandchildren George and Beebe Cowie, and her daughter Elizabeth who is a servant.²

     Thomas was born at Upper Arnyfoul, Glamis Parish, Scotland, on 12 March 1820. Glorya Welch also says "From Thomas Rea's Bible now in the posession of Virginia Olsen of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin: Thomas Rea born 12 Mar 1819. And she quotes from the 1880 History of Waukesha Co., Wisconsin "Thomas Rea ... born in Forfarshire on 12 Mar 1819." The 1841 Census in Scotland lists the birth place as Angus..^1,2 He was the son of James Rae and Barbara Gibson. Thomas Rea was baptized at Glamis, Forfarshire, Scotland.¹ He married Janet Coupar at Glamis, Forfarshire, Scotland, on 21 September 1841. Glorya Welch also says "From Thomas Rea's Bible now in the posession of Virginia Olsen of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin: Thomas Rea and Janet Coupar married the 21 of September 1841." Her book includes a photo of Janet Coupar's wedding dress held by Virginia Olsen and her daughter Jean.
Glorya also gives the 1880 History of Waukesha Co., Wisconsin as a source for this information..¹ Thomas died on 6 February 1906 at Waukesha, WI. Glorya Welch also cites "Death Certificate, Waukesha Co., WI V3 p 233.".¹ His body was interred at Hartland, Waukesha Co., WI, at Bark River Cemetery.¹
     He and Janet Coupar with James Rae, John J. Rea, Margaret Rea, Marjory Rea, Barbara Rea, Elizabeth Rea, George Rea, Mary Rea, Jean Rea, Barbara Gibson, Ellen G. Craick and David Allerdice were listed on a passenger list of It was bound for New York City from Dundee. The entry Glorya Welch identifies as that actually for Barbara wife of James is "Janet Rae 49", that for Janet, 21 wife of Thomas is "Jessie Rae 25", that for Margaret Rae 23 wife of David Allerdice is "Cath Alidice 21". In addition, Thomas Rae listed as 25 was actually 21, Helen Rae 22 was 27, D. Alidice 29 was 24, Margry Rae 19 was 18, Barnary Rae 17 was Barbara 15, Geo Rae 11 was 8, Mary Rae 10 was 6 and Jessie Rae 7 was Jean 3. Also on board was Janet Rea 21 who was not listed with the rest and whose relationship with them, if any, is not known. Not listed, but known to be passengers are the children of John and Ellen Rae: Janes 5, Agnes 3, Margaret 1, and James (born at sea).

     Glorya Welch also says "From Thomas Rea's Bible now in the possession of Virginia Olsen of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin: Left Scotland and sailed for America on the 2 of October 1841, 21 days to cross the ocean on a sailing vessel." This is interesting because they arrrived the 24 December 1841 not in October. to at New York City, NY, on 24 December 1841.¹ Thomas Rea lived in 1843 at Merton, WI. She gives the 1880 History of Waukesha Co., Wisconsin as a source for this information that the family lived in NY till the autumn of 1843 when they settled in the Town of Merton.¹ An 1846 TErritorial census of Warren Town, WI listed Thomas Rea. M; Warren Town is now known as Merton, Waukesha Co., WI. The entry is "Thomas Ray 3 males 1 female."¹ An 1850 census of Merton, WI listed Thomas Rea. M; According to Glorya Welch, "1850 and 1860 Thomas Rea and family living in Merton, WI."¹ He lived in 1859 at Merton Township, WI. He owned 40 areas in NE corner of Sect. 6.¹ An 1870 census of North Lake, Waukesha, WI listed Thomas Rea. He was living near his father James Rea..¹ He lived in 1880 at Hartland, WI. Glorya Welch quotes the 1880 History of Waukesha Co., Wisconsin that Thomas was a farmer, farming Section 11. He was a member of the Masonic order. He and his children James, David, George, Abner, Gideon, Thomas, and Orrin were leading members of the Presbyterian church. However, she also cites the 1880 census indicating that Thomas, Jenette, Thomas 26, and Orin 21 were living in Merton, Wisconsin not Hartland.¹ An 1900 census of Hartland, Wausheka, WI listed Thomas Rea. M; Living with his son George Rea and family.¹

     Marjory was born at Arnyfoul, Glamis Parish, Scotland, on 6 February 1823. The 1841 Census in Scotland lists the birth place as Angus..^1,2 She was the daughter of James Rae and Barbara Gibson. Marjory Rea was baptized at Glamis, Forfarshire, Scotland.¹
     She and Janet Coupar with James Rae, John J. Rea, Margaret Rea, Thomas Rea, Barbara Rea, Elizabeth Rea, George Rea, Mary Rea, Jean Rea, Barbara Gibson, Ellen G. Craick and David Allerdice were listed on a passenger list of It was bound for New York City from Dundee. The entry Glorya Welch identifies as that actually for Barbara wife of James is "Janet Rae 49", that for Janet, 21 wife of Thomas is "Jessie Rae 25", that for Margaret Rae 23 wife of David Allerdice is "Cath Alidice 21". In addition, Thomas Rae listed as 25 was actually 21, Helen Rae 22 was 27, D. Alidice 29 was 24, Margry Rae 19 was 18, Barnary Rae 17 was Barbara 15, Geo Rae 11 was 8, Mary Rae 10 was 6 and Jessie Rae 7 was Jean 3. Also on board was Janet Rea 21 who was not listed with the rest and whose relationship with them, if any, is not known. Not listed, but known to be passengers are the children of John and Ellen Rae: Janes 5, Agnes 3, Margaret 1, and James (born at sea).

     Glorya Welch also says "From Thomas Rea's Bible now in the possession of Virginia Olsen of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin: Left Scotland and sailed for America on the 2 of October 1841, 21 days to cross the ocean on a sailing vessel." This is interesting because they arrrived the 24 December 1841 not in October. to at New York City, NY, on 24 December 1841.¹ Her married name was Notbohn.

     Barbara was born at Arnyfoul, Glamis Parish, Scotland, on 11 January 1826. The 1841 Census in Scotland lists the birth place as Angus..^1,2 She was the daughter of James Rae and Barbara Gibson. Barbara Rea was baptized at Glamis, Forfarshire, Scotland.¹ She married Gideon Russell at Summit Township, Waukesha Co., WI, on 8 March 1849. They were married by Minister J. A. Montague..¹ Barbara died on 31 October 1875 at Waukesha Co., WI. Glorya Welch also indicates he died 29 Aug. 1875..¹
     She and Janet Coupar with James Rae, John J. Rea, Margaret Rea, Thomas Rea, Marjory Rea, Elizabeth Rea, George Rea, Mary Rea, Jean Rea, Barbara Gibson, Ellen G. Craick and David Allerdice were listed on a passenger list of It was bound for New York City from Dundee. The entry Glorya Welch identifies as that actually for Barbara wife of James is "Janet Rae 49", that for Janet, 21 wife of Thomas is "Jessie Rae 25", that for Margaret Rae 23 wife of David Allerdice is "Cath Alidice 21". In addition, Thomas Rae listed as 25 was actually 21, Helen Rae 22 was 27, D. Alidice 29 was 24, Margry Rae 19 was 18, Barnary Rae 17 was Barbara 15, Geo Rae 11 was 8, Mary Rae 10 was 6 and Jessie Rae 7 was Jean 3. Also on board was Janet Rea 21 who was not listed with the rest and whose relationship with them, if any, is not known. Not listed, but known to be passengers are the children of John and Ellen Rae: Janes 5, Agnes 3, Margaret 1, and James (born at sea).

     Glorya Welch also says "From Thomas Rea's Bible now in the possession of Virginia Olsen of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin: Left Scotland and sailed for America on the 2 of October 1841, 21 days to cross the ocean on a sailing vessel." This is interesting because they arrrived the 24 December 1841 not in October. to at New York City, NY, on 24 December 1841.¹ As of 8 March 1849,her married name was Russell.

     Elizabeth was born at Arnyfoul, Glamis Parish, Scotland, on 1 May 1828. The 1841 Census in Scotland lists the birth place as Angus..^1,2 She was the daughter of James Rae and Barbara Gibson. Elizabeth Rea was baptized at Glamis, Forfarshire, Scotland.¹ She married Abner Dayton.¹ Elizabeth died in 1907 at Waukesha Co., WI.¹ Her body was interred at Waukesha Co., WI, at Stone Bank Presbyterian Cemetery.¹
     Her married name was Dayton. She and Janet Coupar with James Rae, John J. Rea, Margaret Rea, Thomas Rea, Marjory Rea, Barbara Rea, George Rea, Mary Rea, Jean Rea, Barbara Gibson, Ellen G. Craick and David Allerdice were listed on a passenger list of It was bound for New York City from Dundee. The entry Glorya Welch identifies as that actually for Barbara wife of James is "Janet Rae 49", that for Janet, 21 wife of Thomas is "Jessie Rae 25", that for Margaret Rae 23 wife of David Allerdice is "Cath Alidice 21". In addition, Thomas Rae listed as 25 was actually 21, Helen Rae 22 was 27, D. Alidice 29 was 24, Margry Rae 19 was 18, Barnary Rae 17 was Barbara 15, Geo Rae 11 was 8, Mary Rae 10 was 6 and Jessie Rae 7 was Jean 3. Also on board was Janet Rea 21 who was not listed with the rest and whose relationship with them, if any, is not known. Not listed, but known to be passengers are the children of John and Ellen Rae: Janes 5, Agnes 3, Margaret 1, and James (born at sea).

     Glorya Welch also says "From Thomas Rea's Bible now in the possession of Virginia Olsen of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin: Left Scotland and sailed for America on the 2 of October 1841, 21 days to cross the ocean on a sailing vessel." This is interesting because they arrrived the 24 December 1841 not in October. to at New York City, NY, on 24 December 1841.¹ Elizabeth Rea was listed as UNDEFINED grandmother in the 1900 Census at Merton, Waukesha Co., WI.

     George was born at Arnyfoul, Glamis Parish, Scotland, on 7 March 1833. The 1841 Census in Scotland lists the birth place as Angus..^1,2 He was the son of James Rae and Barbara Gibson. George Rea was baptized at Glamis, Forfarshire, Scotland.¹ He married Elizabeth (?).¹
     George Rea and Janet Coupar with James Rae, John J. Rea, Margaret Rea, Thomas Rea, Marjory Rea, Barbara Rea, Elizabeth Rea, Mary Rea, Jean Rea, Barbara Gibson, Ellen G. Craick and David Allerdice were listed on a passenger list of It was bound for New York City from Dundee. The entry Glorya Welch identifies as that actually for Barbara wife of James is "Janet Rae 49", that for Janet, 21 wife of Thomas is "Jessie Rae 25", that for Margaret Rae 23 wife of David Allerdice is "Cath Alidice 21". In addition, Thomas Rae listed as 25 was actually 21, Helen Rae 22 was 27, D. Alidice 29 was 24, Margry Rae 19 was 18, Barnary Rae 17 was Barbara 15, Geo Rae 11 was 8, Mary Rae 10 was 6 and Jessie Rae 7 was Jean 3. Also on board was Janet Rea 21 who was not listed with the rest and whose relationship with them, if any, is not known. Not listed, but known to be passengers are the children of John and Ellen Rae: Janes 5, Agnes 3, Margaret 1, and James (born at sea).

     Glorya Welch also says "From Thomas Rea's Bible now in the possession of Virginia Olsen of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin: Left Scotland and sailed for America on the 2 of October 1841, 21 days to cross the ocean on a sailing vessel." This is interesting because they arrrived the 24 December 1841 not in October. to at New York City, NY, on 24 December 1841.¹ George Rea lived with James Rae in 1850 at Merton, Waukehsa, WI.¹ George Rea lived with James Rae in 1860 at Mapleton Post Office, Waukesha, WI; Jean is listed as Jane, a school teacher.¹ George signed a Declaration of Intention to become a Citizen of the United States 13 October, 1860. It is on file at Waukesha County Museum, Waukehsa, Wisconsin. In it he indicates he was born in Scotland in 1833, emigrated to the United States and landed at the port of New York in December 1841.¹ George Rea was listed as a household member of UNDEFINED house in the Census of 1860 at Waukesha Co., WI.

     Jean was born at Arnyfoul, Glamis Parish, Scotland, on 29 April 1838. The 1841 Census in Scotland lists the birth place as Angus..^1,2,3 She was the daughter of James Rae and Barbara Gibson. Jean Rea was baptized at Glamis, Forfarshire, Scotland.¹ She married William Goodman at Milwaukee, WI, on 30 July 1861. They were married by Rev. C. D. Helmer, Pastor Plymouth Church..^1,2 Jean died on 7 December 1916 at Milwaukee, WI.^1,2
     Her common name was Jenny Rea. She and Janet Coupar with James Rae, John J. Rea, Margaret Rea, Thomas Rea, Marjory Rea, Barbara Rea, Elizabeth Rea, George Rea, Mary Rea, Barbara Gibson, Ellen G. Craick and David Allerdice were listed on a passenger list of It was bound for New York City from Dundee. The entry Glorya Welch identifies as that actually for Barbara wife of James is "Janet Rae 49", that for Janet, 21 wife of Thomas is "Jessie Rae 25", that for Margaret Rae 23 wife of David Allerdice is "Cath Alidice 21". In addition, Thomas Rae listed as 25 was actually 21, Helen Rae 22 was 27, D. Alidice 29 was 24, Margry Rae 19 was 18, Barnary Rae 17 was Barbara 15, Geo Rae 11 was 8, Mary Rae 10 was 6 and Jessie Rae 7 was Jean 3. Also on board was Janet Rea 21 who was not listed with the rest and whose relationship with them, if any, is not known. Not listed, but known to be passengers are the children of John and Ellen Rae: Janes 5, Agnes 3, Margaret 1, and James (born at sea).

     Glorya Welch also says "From Thomas Rea's Bible now in the possession of Virginia Olsen of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin: Left Scotland and sailed for America on the 2 of October 1841, 21 days to cross the ocean on a sailing vessel." This is interesting because they arrrived the 24 December 1841 not in October. to at New York City, NY, on 24 December 1841.¹ Jean Rea lived with James Rae in 1850 at Merton, Waukehsa, WI.¹ Jean Rea lived with James Rae in 1860 at Mapleton Post Office, Waukesha, WI; Jean is listed as Jane, a school teacher.¹ As of 30 July 1861,her married name was Goodman. She resided at Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI, in 1900.¹ Jean made a quilt cover that is now in the possession of Mrs. K. McCollough of Oklahoma City, OK. The quilt was probably made about 1860. Each square has a family name in it - Rea and those of William Goodman's family, and friends. The quilt top was originally given to Virginia Olsen by Esther Rea (1884-1955) who received it from Mrs. Fred (Eunice) Beaumont. It is typical of "album" quilts made in the middle 1800's which were incribed or embroidered with the owner's name. Names without Mr. or Mrs. were unmarried or minors.¹

     Jean was born at Arnyfoul, Glamis Parish, Scotland, on 16 April 1830.¹ She was the daughter of James Rae and Barbara Gibson. Jean Rea was baptized at Glamis, Forfarshire, Scotland.¹ Jean died on 19 August 1835 at Glamis, Forfarshire, Scotland.¹

     James was born on 2 January 1842.¹ He was the son of Alexander Martin and Agnes Rea. James Rea Martin was baptized at Glamis, Forfarshire, Scotland.¹

     Mary was born on 25 February 1844.¹ She was the daughter of Alexander Martin and Agnes Rea. Mary L. Martin was baptized at Glamis, Forfarshire, Scotland.¹

     Alexander was born on 7 November 1846.¹ He was the son of Alexander Martin and Agnes Rea. Alexander Martin was baptized at Glamis, Forfarshire, Scotland.¹

     John was born on 17 November 1849.¹ He was the son of Alexander Martin and Agnes Rea. John Martin was baptized at Glamis, Forfarshire, Scotland.¹

     David was born on 1 June 1851.¹ He was baptized at Glamis, Forfarshire, Scotland.¹ He was the son of Alexander Martin and Agnes Rea.

     Agnes was born on 14 June 1853.¹ She was the daughter of Alexander Martin and Agnes Rea. Agnes Martin was baptized at Glamis, Forfarshire, Scotland.¹
      The family story is that Agnes came to the United States but returned to Scotland. Glorya Welch did not find any record of her in Waukesha Co., Wisconsin.

     James was born at Lockport, Niagara, NY, on 10 August 1843.^1,2,3 He was the son of David Allerdice and Margaret Rea. He married Alice A. Mason at Stonebank, Waukesha, WI, on 9 April 1873.^1,2,3 James Allerdice died on 6 February 1908 at Blue Rapids, Marshall, Kansas.^2,3 He was buried at Fairmont Cemetery.²
     He listed as son on the 1850 U.S. census of John J. Rea and David Allerdice; He is listed as a farmer, immigrated in 1841.³ Margaret Rea was on the 1860 U.S. Federal Census in 1860 at Merton, Waukesha Co., Wisconsin. He was age 17, a farm laborer; She was listed as a farm manager and head-of-houehold.³ He resided at Marshall Co., Kansas.¹ An 1880 census of Marshall Co., KS listed James Allerdice. M; He is a carpenter, head-of-household.³ An 1900 census of Blue Rapids, Marshall Co., KS listed James Allerdice. M; He is head-of-household.³ James served in the Civil War as a Corporal in Company F, 28th Infantry Reginment "The Badger Guards". He enlisted 18 August 1862 and was discharged 6 May 1863 when he lost sight in his left eye. About 1870 the family moved to Blue Rapids, Kansas.³ He operated a grocery store in Blue Rapids, Marshall Co., Kansas and is listed in Emma Forter's "History of Marshall County, Kansas: its people, industries, and institutions" as a 1917 business Allerdice & Quinn, groceries and meats, and had resided in Blue Rapids since 1870. In 1874 he was a city councilman in Blue Rapids.³

     Margaret was born at Merton, Waukesha Co., WI, on 14 August 1845. Paula Allerdyce also cites the 1930 U.S. Federal Census for Delafield, Waukseha Co., WI entry information for Holstrom M. Spillman..^1,2,3 She was the daughter of David Allerdice and Margaret Rea. Margaret (Mary Ann) Allerdice married William Ellery Wilde on 3 July 1872.^2,3 Margaret (Mary Ann) Allerdice died on 4 January 1908 at Merton, Waukesha Co., WI. Her obituary published in the 23 Jan 1908 Waukesha Freeman was: "Mr. Wm. Wilde, a life-long resident of this section of the county, died Thursday afternoon, Jan. 9, at the ome of her sister, Miss Libbie Allerdice, at Merton, aged 62 years. Although Mrs. Wilde had been in poor health for some years, the immdiate cause of her death was pneumonia, from which she had suffered only afew days. Funeral services were held at the home Monday at noon, the Rev. W. A. Wilkonson of the Hartland Congregational church officiating. The singing was rendered by the Congregational choir. Internment took place at Stone Bank. Mrs. Wilde whose maiden name was Mary Allerdice was born at Stone Bank August 14, 1845. She was married to William Wilde in 1872. They resided on a farm at North Lake until a year ago, when they went to Merton to make their home with Mrs. Wilde's sister, Miss Allerdice. Besides her husband Mrs. Wilde leaves a son, Frank Wilde, of North Lake, and a daughter, Mrs. Hostrom Spillman of this place; also a sister, Mrs. Agnes Donnelly, of Lexington, Ill., and two borthers, James and William Allerdice of Blue Rapids, Kansas.^2,3
     Her common name was Mary Ann Allerdice. Margaret Rea was on the 1860 U.S. Federal Census in 1860 at Merton, Waukesha Co., Wisconsin. She is Mary Ann, age 13; She was listed as a farm manager and head-of-houehold.³ Margaret (Mary Ann) Allerdice appeared on the census of 1870 in the household of Margaret Rea at Merton, Waukesha Co., WI; She is "keeping house" and head-of-household.³ As of 3 July 1872,her married name was Wilde. Margaret (Mary Ann) Allerdice appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of William Ellery Wilde at North Lake, Waukesha Co., WI, wife, age 34; He is head-of-household, a carpenter.³

     Elizabeth was born at WI on 22 November 1847.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of David Allerdice and Margaret Rea. Elizabeth Jean Allerdice was baptized on 12 November 1922 at First Congregational Church, Heartland, WI. Paula Allerdyce cites as her source the First Congregational Church Baptism Records, Heartland, WI (LDS Film #1392602).³ Elizabeth died on 26 December 1925 In Glorya Welch's first book she has the date of 1926 and corrects it in the Supplement. Paul Alllerdyce says 1925. Neither cites a source. at WI. In Glorya Welch's first book she has the date of 1926 and corrects it in the Supplement. Paul Alllerdyce says 1925. Neither cites a source..^1,2,3
      Elizabeth Jean Allerdice also went by the name of Libbie Allerdice. She listed as daughter, age 3, on the 1850 U.S. census of John J. Rea and David Allerdice; He is listed as a farmer, immigrated in 1841.³ Elizabeth Jean Allerdice appeared on the census of 1870 in the household of Margaret Rea at Merton, Waukesha Co., WI; She is "keeping house" and head-of-household.³ An 1880 census of Merton, Waukesha Co., WI listed Elizabeth Jean Allerdice. M; She is listed as a housekeeper in the household of John A. Rice, a widower.³ She appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of Margaret Rea at Merton, Waukesha Co., WI, as a servant; She is listed in the household of John A. Rice a widower, along with his two grandchildren George and Beebe Cowie, and her daughter Elizabeth who is a servant.³ An 1910 census of Merton, Waukesha Co., WI listed Elizabeth Jean Allerdice. M; She is listed in a what appears to be a rooming house or apartment as one of the three heads-of-household.³ She appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of Frank Wilde. She is also listed as Libbie, a head-of-household in her nephew's house; He is head-of-household, a carpenter.³ Glorya Welch quotes Mr. Hughlett [unidentified] that Elizabeth "known as Aunt Libbie must have been quite a character. Most of her adult years were spent working for Dr. John Rise, locally prominent doctor, as housekeeper, secretary, etc. She inherited considerable money from him and lived her last 20 years quite comfortably in Hartland."²

     William was born at WI on 5 December 1849. Paula Allerdyce says 1850. No source cited..^1,2,3 He was the son of David Allerdice and Margaret Rea. He married Emma J. Holt.¹ William Allerdice died in 1923.²
     Margaret Rea was on the 1860 U.S. Federal Census in 1860 at Merton, Waukesha Co., Wisconsin. She was listed as a farm manager and head-of-houehold.. He is age 11.³ William Allerdice appeared on the census of 1870 in the household of Margaret Rea at Merton, Waukesha Co., WI; She is "keeping house" and head-of-household.³ An 1880 census of North Lake, Waukesha Co., WI listed William Allerdice. M; He was head-of-household, age 30, a carpenter. Paula Allerdyce lists this family in 1880 both in Merton, Waukseha Co., WI and in North LAke, Waukesha Co., WI.³ An 1910 census of Blue Rapids City, Marshall Co., KS listed William Allerdice. M; He is listed as William Alerdice, head-of-household, age 59, married at age 35, millwright engaged in mill building.³ An 1920 census of Blue Rapids City, Marshall Co., Kansas listed William Allerdice. M; He is listed as Lerdice, head-of-household, age 69, a carpenter.³

     Agnes was born at WI on 29 July 1853. The 1880 U.S. Census entry for Agnes, wife of James Donally, say she was born in Ireland..^1,2,3 She was the daughter of David Allerdice and Margaret Rea. Agnes (Aggie) Allerdice married James E. Donnelly.³ Agnes (Aggie) Allerdice died on 17 January 1923 at Money Creek, McClean Co., IL.^2,3
     She listed as daughter, Aggie - age 1, on the 1850 U.S. census of John J. Rea and David Allerdice; He is listed as a farmer, immigrated in 1841.³ Margaret Rea was on the 1860 U.S. Federal Census in 1860 at Merton, Waukesha Co., Wisconsin. She is age 7; She was listed as a farm manager and head-of-houehold.³ Her married name was Donnelly. Agnes (Aggie) Allerdice appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of James E. Donnelly at Money Creek, McLean Co., IL, wife, age 30, born in Ireland; He is listed as Donally, head-of-household, age 35, laborer.³ Agnes (Aggie) Allerdice appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of James Donnelly at Money Creek, McLean Co., IL, mother of James, age 66, a widow; He is head-of-household, age 40, single, a faarmer.³ In Margert's obituary it says Agnes lived in Lexington, McLean Co., IL.³

     Orin was born at Illinois in 1853.¹ He was the son of Gideon Russell and Barbara Rea. Orin L. Russell married Eunice (?).¹

     William was born at WI in 1856.¹ He was the son of Gideon Russell and Barbara Rea.
     William Russell was listed as son in the in 1880 Census at Merton, Waukesha Co., WI. 1880.

     James was born at WI in 1859.¹ He was the son of Gideon Russell and Barbara Rea.
     James W. Russell was listed as son in the in 1880 Census at Merton, Waukesha Co., WI. 1880.

     Barbara was born at WI in 1848.¹ She was the daughter of Abner Dayton and Elizabeth Rea. Barbara died in 1907.¹ Her body was interred at WI at Stone Bank Cemetery.¹

     William was born at WI in 1858.¹ He was the son of Abner Dayton and Elizabeth Rea. He married Maria (?).¹
     In the 1900 Census, William Dayton was listed as a head of household at Merton, Waukesha Co., WI. 1900.

     Jane was born at Charleston, Forfarshire, Scotland, on 2 August 1836. Glorya Welch indicates Jane was born "2 Aug(Jul) 1836"..¹ She was the daughter of John J. Rea and Ellen G. Craick. She married William Murray at Mt. Vernon, Dane Co., WI, on 11 December 1855.¹ Jane died on 23 January 1917 at Richland Center, Richland Co., WI. She died of acute bronchial pneumonia and chronic myocardiatis. Gorya Welch includes in her book a reproduction of the death certificate..¹ Her body was interred on 26 January 1917 at Richland Center, Richland Co., WI, at Loyd Cemetery.¹
      Jane Donald Rea was also known as Jean Rea.¹ As of 11 December 1855,her married name was Murray. She was ill with heart disorder/stroke; Suffered from heart disease for two years before her death.

She was ill with respiratory disorder; Died of acute bronchial pneumonia.

     Agnes was born at Charleston, Forfarshire, Scotland, on 28 May 1838. Glorya Welch also includes a copy of a letter written18 Nov. 1906 by Agnes' brother George listing all the family's births. It indicates shewas born May 20, 1838..¹ She was the daughter of John J. Rea and Ellen G. Craick. Agnes died on 24 November 1862 at Mt. Vernon, Dane Co., WI. She died of diptheria..^1,2 Her body was interred at Mt. Vernon, Dane Co., WI. She was buried with the children of the Watson family. Her obituary said "In this city on Monday morning, Nov. 24 Agnes Rea, for several years a faithful nurse in the family of W. H. Watson. Gentle, kind, and trust-worthy, she has won many friends who are invited to attend the funeral on Tuesday morning, Nov. 25th, at ten o'clock, from the residence of Mr. Watson on Langdon street..^1,2
     An 1860 census of Madison, WI listed Agnes Rea. She was living with the William Watson family, listed as a servant..¹

     Margaret was born at Charleston, Forfarshire, Scotland, on 15 May 1840.^1,2 She was the daughter of John J. Rea and Ellen G. Craick. She married Charles Whitton at Springdale, WI, on 17 June 1863. They were married by James Donald, Presbyterian minister. The witnesses were James C. Rea and John Donald. Note: in Glorya Welch's supplement she says they were married in Mt. Vernon, Dane Co., WI, Margaret's home..^1,2 Margaret died on 3 February 1925 at Eugene, Oregon.^1,2 Her body was interred at Eugene, Lane Co., Oregon, at Pioneer Cemetery. Her obituary said "Mrs. Margaret E. Whitton, 84, died this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. A. Cressey of Collge Crest, this morning. Mrs. Whitton leaves two daughters and two sons, as follows: Mrs. J. A. Cressey, Eugene: Mrs. E. H. Thayer, Falkton, S. Dak; C. A. E. Whitton, Eugene; J. R. Whitton, Cresbard, S. Dak. The body is at the Veatch Chapel, and funeral announcements will be made later.".^1,2
      Margaret E. Rea was also known as Margaretha Rea. As of 17 June 1863,her married name was Whitton. She was listed as UNDEFINED wife in the Census, at Austin, Mower Co., Minnesota.¹ She was listed as wife in the in 1900 Census, at Watertown, Coddington Co., South Dakota. She was listed as UNDEFINED wife in the Census, at Fairview, Faulk, South Dakota.

     James was born on 1 December 1841. He was born at sea in the Atlantic Ocean on the Ship Mariposa. Glorya Welch indicates both the 1st and 2nd of December. His obituary indicates December 1st. His death certificate (Chester Rea informant) says he was born December 2nd..¹ He was the son of John J. Rea and Ellen G. Craick. He married Carrie L. Fuller at Blooming Prairie, MN, on 28 March 1872. Glorya Welch also indicates she was married in 1876..¹ James died on 25 October 1924 at Austin, Mower Co., Minnesota. His death certificate indicated he died of arterio Sclerosic and also had senile dementia. He was buried on 28 October 1924 at Oakwood Cemetery, Austin, Minnesota.²
     He was a witness at Charles Whitton and Margaret E. Rea's wedding at Springdale, WI, on 17 June 1863. They were married by James Donald, Presbyterian minister. The witnesses were James C. Rea and John Donald. Note: in Glorya Welch's supplement she says they were married in Mt. Vernon, Dane Co., WI, Margaret's home..^1,2 In John J. Rea's will, James was named by John to handle his estate on 2 May 1872 at Madison, Dane Co., WI. I John J Rea of the Town of Primrose Dane county State of Wisconsin Being of Sound mind and Memory and mindful of the uncertainties of human Life do make Publish and declare this my last will and Testament in manner following. First after the Payment of my just debts and Funeral Expenses I give devise and Bequeath to my wife Elen Rea all the Property that I have whether it be in land or money or in other Personal Property and in case there is any property that falls to me from my Fathers Estate I give devise and Bequeath it all to my wife Elen Rea allso to controle and dispose of as she Sees fit. I hereby nominat and appoint my Sone James C. Rea the Executor of this my last will and testament and hereby authrozie and empower him the said James C Rea to compound comp-- and Settle and Claim or --- which may be against or in favor of my Estate in witness whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal this Second day of May AD 1872. John J. Rea The above instrument consisting of this Sheet was signed Published and declared by the Said Testator to be his will and testament in Presence of us who have signed our names at this request as witnesses on his Presence and in Presence of each other. Witnesses Richard B. Chandler of the Town of Primrose. Mathias Schlingan of the Town of Primrose. Edwin Shumway of the Town of Springdale. Inventory NW 1/4 North West Quarter Sec ten (10) town five (5) North of Range seven (7) east $2400 (Primrose Township). Horse $90, 3 yr old mare $70, Yearling Colt $35, 2 cows $50, 4 2yr old steer $72, 2 yr old heifer $16, 2 yearline heiffers $22, yearling $6, 23 sheep $54, Hogs & Sholts $31, Seeder $30, harrows $8, plows $3, Fanning mill $5, Sorghum mill $20, wagon $15, harness $15, sled $5, graindstone $1, 2 hive bees $10, 60 bu wheat $60, 150 bu oats $30, 100 bus corn $30, 20 bu potatoes $10, 2 stoves $20, watch & clock $25, Clothing $30, Sundry Household furniture $30, Total $796.50. In 1900 Census, James Clark Rea was listed as a head of household in 1900 at Austin, Mower, Minnesota. His occupation on the census is stone cutter..¹ James's occupation: stone cutter at Austin, Mower Co., Minnesota, in 1900. James's obituary appeared in the 25 October 1924 Austin Daily Herald. "James C Rea passes away after three year illness. James Clark Rea, eighty three years of age, died at his home 205 West Mill street, this morning at 6:30, He had been confined to his bed for the past two weeks. Mr. Rea was a stone cutter by trade and worked on some of the finest buildings in the city. It was while he was at work three years ago in June that some stone injured his right eye which later effected the sight of both eyes. Shortly after the accident arteriosclerosis set in and it was this which caused his death. In 1841, his father and mother with one daughter left Scotland and set sail for America. Storms came and for 3 weeks their ship was lost at sea. It was during this time that Mr. Rea was born December 2. They landed in New York on the 23rd of that month. On March 28, 1872 he was married to Carrie L. Fuller at Blooming Prairie and to them was born one child, Chester, who with his Aunt Mrs. Ella Sommerfield of Milwaukee, Wis. were with him at the time of his death. Beside Chester he is survived by one sister Mrs. Charles Whitton of Eugene, O and three brothers, George of Edgerton, Wis., William of Mt. Vernon, Wis. and Alex who lives in Southern Iowa. Arrangements are being made for thje funeral services to beheld at the residence Tuesday but the time has not yet been decided. Interment will be made in the family lot at Oakwood Cemetery. Mrs. Rea died Sept. 27, 1923."/.²

     John was born at Slabtown, Ontario, Canada, on 4 March 1845.^1,2 He was the son of John J. Rea and Ellen G. Craick. He married Eliza Brader at Mt. Vernon, Dane Co., WI, on 12 June 1872. They were married at the home of I. G. Brader, Sr. At the time of the marriage John was listed as from Algoma, Iowa and Eliza Brader was from Mount Vernon, Wisconsin..^1,2 John died on 25 March 1891 leg infection, stroke. His son Alex, indicated that John suffered from a bone infection as a result of a wound received in Indian skirmishes after the Civil War. He was advised to have his leg amputated but refused. He ultimately died of a stroke. at Levi Hubbard farm at Soldier, Jordan Twnshp, Monona Co., Iowa. Leg infection, stroke. His son Alex, indicated that John suffered from a bone infection as a result of a wound received in Indian skirmishes after the Civil War. He was advised to have his leg amputated but refused. He ultimately died of a stroke..^1,2 His body was interred at Jordan Cemetery, at lot 3, plot 2 at Turin, Monona Co., IA.¹
     John's occupation: stone masonIn Nov. 1868 the school district Board of Primrose, Wisconsin voted to build a new stone school house known as the "Hanna Street House". It was built the next summer by John Rea and other members of the district. at Primrose, WI, in October 1868.³ He was listed as a household member of UNDEFINED house in the Census of at Springdale, Dane Co., WI.¹ John and Eliza went to school together in Mt. Vernon, Wisconsin (now Mt. Horeb).

I. He resided at Kossuth Co., IA, in 1872. According to their son Alex, when they were married, John's father gave them a team of bay mares name Saul and Paul. John and Eliza started south to Kossuth Co. Iowa. They stopped and tried to farm but the grasshoppers ate them out for two years. The winters were so bad that John had a wire from the house to the barn so he could go in a blizzard.. He resided at Mt. Vernon, Dane Co., WI, in 1872. He resided at Soldier, Monona Co., IA, in 1874. Their son Alex, said in 1874 they pulled out (from Kossuth Co.) for Monona Co. They started south in a wagon train. They had horses, the rest oxen so they drove ahead and found a place to camp by water. The rest as they came along formed a circle so they could fight off the indians but were never bothered. There were people named Strouble, Ash, Phesants, Minnor, and a family named Tom Hushington who came from the east and connected with them staying with them to Monona Co. In Monona Co. he bought 160 acres of Levi Hubbard 4 1/2 miles northwest of Soldier, Iowa.

This is colloborated in History of Monona Co. Iowa published in Chicago by the National Publishing Company in 1890. It mentions that Charles Strubel dates his residence in the county from May 1874 and "among others in the town the same year was John Rae who made his first appearance in July and is still living here.". He resided at Iowa in 1874. He resided at Jordan Township, Monona Co., Iowa, in 1875. In the in 1880 Census, John Rea Jr. was listed as a head of household at Jordan Township, Monona Co., Iowa.¹ John was elected at Castana, Monona Co., IA, in 1889.⁴ He was ill with heart disorder/stroke; Suffered a stroke and died.



Eliza Rea (granddaughter) wrote 19 April 1981 "The puzzle in all this story of John Rea is that we have no information as where the Indian Wars took place or under whose jurisdiction they were fighting the Indians. Dad [Alex] has written that his father was shot while fighting the Indians in Montana. After John Rea died Eliza tried to get a pension, but she got the same answer that I have gotten, no John Rea in the Civil War, from Wisconsin or otherwise. In the picture of John and his father, which Dad says was taken in 1860's, may have been when John entered some sort of service at the age of 17 which in one letter of Dad's he mentioned that fact, however in another one he said that his father volunteered for three years in 1869 and that he got out in 1872. That doesn't jibe with the census of 1870, which has John at I. G. Brader Jr's house (his brother-in-law).

"I gather that a group of men had set out on their horses to scout for indians, in this group was a cocky smart alex, who boasted that he would kill the first indian that he saw. The other men reminded him that if he did, they would not cover for him. As the men rode along they came to a stream, where women were washing their clothes. The boaster drew his gun and shot her. Soon after the indians came after them and as promised the right man was pointed out to them. The indians took the man and hung him by the thumbs to a tree, stripped him of his clothes then cut strips in his flesh and skinned him alive and left him hanging in the tree.

"On another skirmish John and a group came upon a war dance affair, where there was a bonfire around which was a ring of prisoners, bound and laid on the ground. Between them and the fire was a path whereby the Indians could whoop and holler as they danced around scooping live coals up and dropping them on the bare bodies. Among them was one of John's buddies, so John crawled back in the shadows and shot his buddy in the head rather than see him suffer. I don't know when John received the bullet wound or if it contributed to his death, or not but Dad did say that his father refused to have his leg amputated. Dad thought that his father died from a stroke. I wondered if John knew that his life would be shortened because of that, his will was made about a year before he died. I have seen it and it is in Eliza's handwriting on a piece of tablet paper if I remember correctly, and signed by John."² At the time of his death, he had property in the Jordan Township of Monona County, Iowa i.e. NW NW and NE NW Sec 11 Twp 83 Range 43 80 acreas, SW SW and SE SW Sec 2 Twp 83 Range 43 40 acres, and NE of SE sec 10 Twp 83 40 acres.¹ In January 1907, when the final report of the Estate of John Rea was made, Eliza Brader Rea had remarried and was then Mrs. Moore. She received $400, and Sadie Rea received $200, her share for her deceased husband Edgar Rea. George, Alex, and Robert L. Rea each received $200. At that time George was living in Soldier, Iowa, Alex was on the farm, and Robby's where abouts were unknown.¹

     Marjory was born at Waukesha Co., WI, on 23 March 1847.¹ She was the daughter of John J. Rea and Ellen G. Craick. She married Isaac George Brader Jr in 1867.¹ Marjory died on 11 July 1887.¹ Her body was interred at Mt. Vernon, Dane Co., WI.¹
      Marjory Rea was also known as Marjie Rea. Marjory Rea was also known as Margery Rea. As of 1867,her married name was Brader. She was listed as a household member of UNDEFINED house in the Census of at Springdale, Dane Co., WI.¹

     Charles was born at Waukesha Co., WI, on 25 November 1848. Brian Bonner indicates Charles was born in 1849..¹ He was the son of John J. Rea and Ellen G. Craick.

     Alexander was born at Waukesha Co., WI, on 16 February 1850.¹ He was the son of John J. Rea and Ellen G. Craick. He married Lillian Leach at Ute, Monona Co., Iowa, in 1894.¹ Alexander died in 1929 at Smithland, Woodbury Co., Iowa.¹
      Alexander Donald Rea was also known as Allick Rea. Alexander Donald Rea was also known as Elic McDonald Rea. He was listed as UNDEFINED brother-in-law in the Census at Austin, Mower Co., Minnesota.¹ In the 1900 Census, Alexander Donald Rea was listed as a head of household in 1900 at Smithland, Woodbury Co., Iowa.¹

     William was born at Waukesha Co., WI, on 14 October 1851.¹ He was the son of John J. Rea and Ellen G. Craick. He married Mary Alice More on 22 September 1882.¹ William died on 28 May 1937 at Mt. Vernon, Dane Co., WI.¹
     Stories of Mt. Vernon, Home of the Forest of Fame. Souvenir Booklet Centennnial 1846-1946. THE WORST CRIME. Two Mt. Vernon citizens, William and George Rea were the means of uncovering the worst crime that was ever committed in Primrose -- the murder of a cheesemaker, William Christen. He was murdered on December 12, 1888 in the Holland Cheese factory. This factory was always known as the murder factory. John Kuehni, a young man twenty-five years old had come from Switzerland and had been in this country about fourteen months, was known to be a desperado and had served a prison term in Switzerland. Mr. Christen was an unmarried man thirty years old. He had ben paid his summer wages which amounted to around four hundred dollars. Johhny Kuehni planned to rob Mr. Christen and make his escape back to Switzerland but a quarrel took place and Mr. Christen was murdered in old blood. Nine days later on December 21, 1888 George and Wiliam Rea were fishing in the river which run just below the Holland Cheese factory. About ninety rods east of the factory the water was clear and bright. The Rea brothers noticed an old grain bag weighted to the bottom with something in it. Bill said to George "Looks like there might be a jug in it, let's pull it out." They pulled it out with a fish pole, but upon opening it found a large stone, a pair of wooden shoes, and to their horror and amazement a human head, liver and the intestines. N. N. Byrge was sent for and immediately identified the head as that of William Christen. Sheriff Estes was sent for and the next morning Justice Ole Barton empanelled a corners jury, consisting John Tasher, G. Anonson, Mike Hobbs, Eli Peterson, Peter O. Baker, K. P. Myrland. They met in the said factory and fixed the murder at once on Kuehni. But Kuehni was not to be found. No time was lost in the search for him and he was traced to Monroe, Wisconsin, thence to Phildelphia from there he had taken passage on the American Line steamer bound for Switzerland. A cablegram was sent on ahead and he was arrested by a London detective immediately upon his arrival in England, December 29. Sheriff Estes crossed the water in pursuit and on Feburary 22, he was lodged inthe Dane County Jail. Kuehni confessed that he had struck and killed Mr. Christen with a stick of wood while he was in bed. He told how he hung cheese cloth over the factory window and then carried the body to the cellar where he cut it up with an ax. He burned part of the body on the celler floor and buried a part of it in a neighboring grove. The murderer in his confession told what a good friend Mr. Christen has been to him. He said they enjoyed their drinks together and often went hunting. Kuehni was sent to Waupun (Wisconsin State Prison) for life.¹ An 1900 census of Springdale, Dane, WI listed William Rea and Mary Alice More. M.¹ William's occupation: at telephone office, Mt. Vernon, Dane Co., WI. He resided at Mt. Vernon, Dane Co., WI, on 16 October 1935. No children of record according to Glorya Welch.

     Ellen was born at WI on 9 October 1853.¹ She was the daughter of John J. Rea and Ellen G. Craick. Ellen died on 12 January 1891 at Soldier, Jordan Twnshp, Monona Co., Iowa.¹ Her body was interred at Turin, Monona Co., IA, at Jordan Cemetery.
      Ellen D. Rea was also known as Ellen D. Rea.¹ Ellen D. Rea was also known as Helen Rea.¹ She was listed with the Brader family in the in 1880 Census at Mt. Vernon, Dane Co., WI.¹

     George was born at Mt. Vernon, Primrose Twnshp, Dane Co., Wisconsin, on 18 November 1856.¹ He was the son of John J. Rea and Ellen G. Craick. He married Ellen More in 1892.¹ George died after 1906.¹
     He witnessed the mortgage agreement between an unknown person and Ellen G. Craick on 3 October 1877.¹ Stories of Mt. Vernon, Home of the Forest of Fame. Souvenir Booklet Centennnial 1846-1946. THE WORST CRIME. Two Mt. Vernon citizens, William and George Rea were the means of uncovering the worst crime that was ever committed in Primrose -- the murder of a cheesemaker, William Christen. He was murdered on December 12, 1888 in the Holland Cheese factory. This factory was always known as the murder factory. John Kuehni, a young man twenty-five years old had come from Switzerland and had been in this country about fourteen months, was known to be a desperado and had served a prison term in Switzerland. Mr. Christen was an unmarried man thirty years old. He had ben paid his summer wages which amounted to around four hundred dollars. Johhny Kuehni planned to rob Mr. Christen and make his escape back to Switzerland but a quarrel took place and Mr. Christen was murdered in old blood. Nine days later on December 21, 1888 George and Wiliam Rea were fishing in the river which run just below the Holland Cheese factory. About ninety rods east of the factory the water was clear and bright. The Rea brothers noticed an old grain bag weighted to the bottom with something in it. Bill said to George "Looks like there might be a jug in it, let's pull it out." They pulled it out with a fish pole, but upon opening it found a large stone, a pair of wooden shoes, and to their horror and amazement a human head, liver and the intestines. N. N. Byrge was sent for and immediately identified the head as that of William Christen. Sheriff Estes was sent for and the next morning Justice Ole Barton empanelled a corners jury, consisting John Tasher, G. Anonson, Mike Hobbs, Eli Peterson, Peter O. Baker, K. P. Myrland. They met in the said factory and fixed the murder at once on Kuehni. But Kuehni was not to be found. No time was lost in the search for him and he was traced to Monroe, Wisconsin, thence to Phildelphia from there he had taken passage on the American Line steamer bound for Switzerland. A cablegram was sent on ahead and he was arrested by a London detective immediately upon his arrival in England, December 29. Sheriff Estes crossed the water in pursuit and on Feburary 22, he was lodged inthe Dane County Jail. Kuehni confessed that he had struck and killed Mr. Christen with a stick of wood while he was in bed. He told how he hung cheese cloth over the factory window and then carried the body to the cellar where he cut it up with an ax. He burned part of the body on the celler floor and buried a part of it in a neighboring grove. The murderer in his confession told what a good friend Mr. Christen has been to him. He said they enjoyed their drinks together and often went hunting. Kuehni was sent to Waupun (Wisconsin State Prison) for life.¹ An 1900 census of Edgerton, Rock, WI listed George M. Rea and Ellen More. M.¹ No children of record according to Glorya Welch.

     David was born at Waukesha Co., WI, on 8 February 1845.¹ He was the son of Thomas Rea and Janet Coupar. He married Ida Mckinley on 16 March 1871. Glorya Welch also says "From Thomas Rea's Bible now in the posession of Virginia Olsen of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin: David C. Rea married Nov 16, 1871.".¹ David died in 1920 at Elysion, Minnesota.¹
     He lived in 1880 at MN. He was a farmer. Glorya Welch gives the 1880 History of Waukesha Co., Wisconsin as a source for this information.¹ In the 1900 Census, David Coupar Rea was listed as a head of household in 1900 at Lesueur Co., Minnesota.¹

     George was born at Waukesha Co., WI, on 12 April 1847.¹ He was the son of Thomas Rea and Janet Coupar. He married Laura Wilson on 3 March 1875. Glorya Welch also says "From Thomas Rea's Bible now in the posession of Virginia Olsen of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin: George Rea married Mar 3, 1875.".¹ George died at Hartland, Waukesha Co., WI.¹
     He resided at Hartland, Waukesha Co., WI, in 1880. Glorya Welch gives the 1880 History of Waukesha Co., Wisconsin as a source for this information..¹

     Abner was born at Waukesha Co., WI, on 10 April 1849.¹ He was the son of Thomas Rea and Janet Coupar. He married Wilemina Westover on 10 April 1879. Glorya Welch also says "From Thomas Rea's Bible now in the posession of Virginia Olsen of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin: Abner D. Rea married Apr 10, 1879.".¹ Abner died in 1887 or 1888.¹
     He resided at Hartland, Waukesha Co., WI, in 1880. Glorya Welch gives the 1880 History of Waukesha Co., Wisconsin as a source for this information..¹