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William Rhea 1760–1835 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Jan 1760

Birth Location: County Donegal, Ireland

Death Date: 21 Jan 1835

Death Location: Blountville Cemetery, Sullivan County, Tennessee

Father: Joseph Rhea

Mother: Elizabeth McIlwaine

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Breden

Children(s): Joseph Rhea

In 1760, William Rhea entered the world in County Donegal, Ireland, born to Joseph Rhea And Elizabeth Mcilwaine. William Rhea married Elizabeth Breden, and had children including Joseph Campbell Rhea. William Rhea passed away in 1835 in Blountville Cemetery, Sullivan County, Tennessee.

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Biography

  • In 1760, William Rhea entered the world in County Donegal, Ireland, born to Joseph Rhea And Elizabeth Mcilwaine.
  • William Rhea married Elizabeth Breden, and had children including Joseph Campbell Rhea.
  • William Rhea passed away in 1835 in Blountville Cemetery, Sullivan County, Tennessee.

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William Rhea's Ancestors

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William Rhea
1760–1835
Birth Place: County Donegal, Ireland
Parents
Joseph Rhea
1715–1777
Laughlin, Donegal Co., Ireland
Elizabeth McIlwaine
1732–1793
Tifannan, Ireland
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Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Rhea's Descendants

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William Rhea (29 Jan 1760–21 Jan 1835) m. Elizabeth Breden (5 Jun 1766–31 May 1835)
  1. 1. Joseph (Campbell) Rhea 1800–1853 m. Susan (Smith) Preston 1803–1828 m. Margaret Field 1800–1832 m. Catharine Rhea 1815–1857
    1. 1. James (David) Rhea 1839–1882 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Buford 1841–1900
      1. 1. Clifford Rhea 1866–1921 m. Addelia (M) Donovan 1868–1944
        1. 1. Sarah (Jane) Winters 1896– m. Frank (Marcellus) Winters 1886–1956
        2. 2. Annie (D) Rhea 1906–
        3. 3. Clifford (Campbell) Rhea 1900–1976
        4. 4. Margaret (E) Rhea 1899–
        5. 5. David (D) Rhea 1902– m. Wanda Rhea 1904–
        6. 6. Edward (Bufford) Rhea 1910–1975 m. Dorothy Rhea 1911–1989
        7. 7. Ammon (L) Rhea 1913–2006 m. Ester Rea 1912–
        8. 8. Joseph (F) Rhea 1909–
        9. 9. Mary (Louise) Rhea 1902– m. J. (Edwin) Spangler 1903–1972

William Rhea's Timeline

2 Records

1760
29 Jan 1760
Birth of William Rhea in County Donegal, Ireland
County Donegal, Ireland
1835
21 Jan 1835
Age 75
Death of William Rhea in Blountville, Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA
Blountville, Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Jan 1760
    Event Place: County Donegal, Ireland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Jan 1835
    Event Place: Blountville, Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Blountville Cemetery, Sullivan County, Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Blountville Cemetery, Sullivan County, Tennessee

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