James Rhea

Brief Life History of James

When James Rhea was born on 25 April 1799, in Bath, Virginia, United States, his father, Robert Rhea, was 40 and his mother, Catharine Beiler, was 24. He married Elizabeth Callison on 8 May 1822, in Pocahontas, West Virginia, United States. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 5 daughters. He died in May 1853, in Daviess, Missouri, United States, at the age of 54.

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Family Time Line

James Rhea
1799–1853
Elizabeth Callison
1801–1847
Marriage: 8 May 1822
Mary Francis Rhea
1825–1887
Margaret Rhea
about 1827–
Robert Rhea
about 1829–1880
Susan E. Rhea
about 1834–
James Franklin Rhea
1831–1914
Davis H. Rhea
1837–1892
Elizabeth Ann Rhea
1842–
Catherine Rhea
1844–1860

Sources (20)

  • James Rhea, "United States Census, 1850"
  • James Rhea, "Missouri, County Marriage, Naturalization, and Court Records, 1800-1991"
  • Legacy NFS Source: James Rhea - Published information: death: May 1853; Daviess, Missouri, United States

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World Events (8)

1800 · Movement to Washington D.C.

While the growth of the new nation was exponential, the United States didn’t have permanent location to house the Government. The First capital was temporary in New York City but by the second term of George Washington the Capital moved to Philadelphia for the following 10 years. Ultimately during the Presidency of John Adams, the Capital found a permanent home in the District of Columbia.

1803

Historical Boundaries 1803: Louisiana Purchase, United States 1812: Missouri Territory, United States 1821: Missouri, United States

1819 · Panic! of 1819

With the Aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars the global market for trade was down. During this time, America had its first financial crisis and it lasted for only two years. 

Name Meaning

English (North Yorkshire): variant of Rea .

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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