Fourth Generation

12. John J.4 Rea (James3 Rae, Henry2, David1) was born in Cottartown of Hayston, Glammis Parish, Forfarshire, Scotland 9 Jul 1814. John died 9 Jul 1872 in Mt. Vernon, Dane Co., Wisconsin. His body was interred Mt. Vernon cemetery, NW of town in Mt. Vernon, Dane Co., Wisconsin.

He married Ellen G. Craick 12 Mar 1836 in Glammis, Forfarshire, Scotland. Helen was born 17 Feb 1814 Scotland. She was the daughter of David Craik. Helen gave legal title to Mr. Hobbs to secure a mortgage loan 3 Oct 1877. The following individuals are also linked to this event: Isaac George Brader Jr (witness); George M. Rea (witness). Paid 29 Jul 1881.

Helen died 20 Dec 1903 in Turin, Monona Co., Iowa. During a prairie fire in South Dakota she fell and broke her hip. She died soon after.

Her body was interred Jordan Cemetery in Soldier (Jordan township), Monona Co., Iowa. A census listed John as head of household 1841 in Charleston, Forfarshire, Scotland. John was employed as quarrier (stone mason) in Charleston, Forfarshire, Scotland 1841. In the Census of 1850, John was listed as a head of household in Warren (Merton), Waukesha Co., Wisconsin. The following individual is also linked to this event: David Allerdice (Household head). He purchased land from John Clute 6 Feb 1854 in Madison, Dane Co., Wisconsin. The following individuals are also linked to this event: A. Cavanaugh (witness); F. Woodward (witness). Purchase price was $250.

He purchased land from F. W. Woodward 3 Mar 1855 in Mt. Vernon (Primrose Twnship), Dane Co., Wisconsin. Purchase price $880.

In the Census of 1860, John was listed as a head of household in Mt. Vernon, Dane Co., Wisconsin. In the Census of 1870, John was listed as a head of household in Mt. Vernon, Dane Co., Wisconsin. He made a will 2 May 1872 in Madison, Dane Co., Wisconsin. The following individuals are also linked to this event: James C. Rea (executor); Ellen G. Craick (heir); Edwin Shumway (witness); Mathias Schlingan (witness); Richard B. Chandler (witness). 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

John J. Rea and Ellen G. Craick had the following children:

  • 29 i. Jane Donald5 Rea was born in Charleston, Forfarshire, Scotland 2 Jul/Aug 1836. Jane died 23 Jan 1917 in Richland Center, Richland Co., Wisconsin. Her body was interred Loyd Cemetery in Richland Center, Richland Co., Wisconsin. She married William Murray 11 Dec 1855 in Madison, Dane Co., Wisconsin. William was born 22 Sep 1827 in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. He was the son of Nathaniel Murray and Ann Robb. William died 17 Oct 1912 in Richland Center, Richland Co., Wisconsin. (See William Murray for the continuation of this line.)

    Suffered from heart disease for two years before her death.

    Died of acute bronchial pneumonia.

  • 30 ii. Agnes Rea was born in Charleston, Forfarshire, Scotland 28 May 1838. Agnes died 24 Nov 1862 in Madison, Dane Co., Wisconsin. Her body was interred in Madison, Dane Co., Wisconsin. Buried with the children of the Watson family.

    Died of Diptheria.

  • 31 iii. Margaret (Margaretha) E. Rea was born in Charleston, Forfarshire, Scotland 15 May 1840. Margaret died 3 Feb 1925. Her body was interred Pioneer Cemetery in Eugene, Lane Co., Oregon. She married Charles Whitton 17 Jun 1863 in Springdale, Wisconsin. The following individuals are also linked to this event: James Donald (minister); James C. Rea (witness); John Donald (witness). Charles was born Feb 1838 Scotland. He was the son of Charles B. Whitton and Margaret ?. In the 1880 Census, Charles was listed as a head of household in Austin, Mower Co., Minnesota. The following individual is also linked to this event: Alexander (Allick) Donald Rea (brother-in-law). In the Census, Charles was listed as a head of household in Faulkton, Faulk Co., South Dakota. The following individual is also linked to this event: Ellen G. Craick (mother-in-law). In the 1900 Census, Charles was listed as a head of household in Fairview, Faulk, South Dakota. The following individual is also linked to this event: Ellen G. Craick (mother-in-law). (See Charles Whitton for the continuation of this line.)

  • + 32 iv. James C. Rea was born 1 Dec 1841.

  • + 33 v. John Rea [Jr.] was born 4 Mar 1845.

  • 34 vi. Marjory (Margery, Marjie) Rea was born in Waukesha, Wisconsin 23 Mar 1847. Marjory died 11 Jul 1887. Her body was interred in Mt. Vernon, Dane Co., Wisconsin. She married Isaac George Brader Jr 1867. Isaac was born 6 Apr 1846 in Lincolnshire, England. He was the son of Isaac George Brader Sr and Joanna Burke. Isaac immigrated to New York about 1848. P resided in Mt. Vernon, Dane Co., Wisconsin 1855. The following individuals are also linked to this event: Isaac George Brader Jr (resident); Isaac George Brader Jr (Confirmand). In the Census of 1870, Isaac was listed as a head of household in Springdale, Dane Co., Wisconsin. The following individual is also linked to this event: John Rea [Jr.] (household member). In the 1880 Census, Isaac was listed as a head of household in Mt. Vernon, Dane Co., Wisconsin. The following individual is also linked to this event: Ellen G. Craick (mother-in-law). P resided in Waunakee, Dane Co., Wisconsin 1886. The following individuals are also linked to this event: Isaac George Brader Jr (resident); Isaac George Brader Jr (Confirmand). P resided in Waunakee, Dane Co., Wisconsin 1916. The following individuals are also linked to this event: Isaac George Brader Jr (resident); Isaac George Brader Jr (Confirmand). Isaac died 4 Jan 1939 in Storm Lake, Buena Vista, Iowa. Glorya Welch indicates birth in Wisconsin.

    His body was interred private mausoleum in Storm Lake, Buena Vista, Iowa. (See Isaac George Brader Jr for the continuation of this line.)

  • 35 vii. Charles Rea was born in Waukesha, Wisconsin 25 Nov 1848. Brian Bonner indicates Charles was born in 1849.

  • + 36 viii. Alexander (Allick) Donald Rea was born 16 Feb 1850.


  • 37 ix. William Rea was born in Waukesha, Wisconsin 14 Oct 1851. William died 28 May 1937 in Mt. Vernon, Dane Co., Wisconsin. He married Mary Alice More 22 Sep 1882. Mary was born 20 Sep 1859 Wisconsin. Brian Bonner indicates she was born in 1857.

    Mary died 8 Apr 1945 Wisconsin. William was employed as operated the telephone office in Mt. Vernon, Dane Co., Wisconsin. No children of record according to Glorya Welch.

  • 38 x. Ellen D. Rea was born Wisconsin 9 Oct 1853. Ellen died 12 Apr 1891 in Soldier (Jordan township), Monona Co., Iowa. Her body was interred Jordan Cemetery in Turin, Monona Co., Iowa.

  • 39 xi. George M. Rea was born in Mt. Vernon (Primrose Twnship), Dane Co., Wisconsin 18 Nov 1856. George died after 1906. He married Ellen More 1892. Ellen was born Oct 1856 Wisconsin. In the 1900 Census, George was listed as a head of household in Edgerton, Rock Co., Wisconsin. No children of record according to Glorya Welch.


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