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Pioneer - REA, John
Biographical Sketches of
Early Settlers of Wellington County
Information from: Historical Atlas of the County of Wellington, Ontario.
Toronto: Historical Atlas Publishing Co., 1906
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REA, John
, b. Co. Antrim, Ire. 1833, where he was raised and educated. He came
to Canada in 1856 and set. in Eramosa. The following year, Isabella Reid, to
whom he had become engaged in Ireland, joined him and they were married. They
set. on the farm of 100 acres which he had purchased, lot 30, con. 4, Eramosa,
which he cleared, and at this old home they are at this writing passing the
sunset of their long and useful lives, respected by the community, of which
they have been active members for fifty years. Both John Rea and his wife have
taken a deep interest in church matters, he having been an Elder of the
Presbyterian church for thirty-five years. In politics he is a Liberal. Of
their family: Dr. James Rea was a graduate of Victoria College, and also of the
College of Physicians and Surgeons, with honors, in 1886. He became a leading
physician in Toronto. He was also active in religious matters, being one of the
Managers of the Y. M. C. A., as well as one of the Managers of Chalmers' Pres.
Church, Toronto. He was a surgeon in the last Riel Rebellion. He d. in 1895,
age 34 years. His widow and two children, Stella and Lillian survive him. The
second son, William is retired at San Diego, Cal., and David I. also resides
there, while two daughters Mrs. Douglas McGregor and Mrs. Geo. Foote, live in
Eramosa. and Mrs. William Foote resides in Fergus.
From: Historical Atlas of the County of Wellington, Ontario. Toronto:Historical Atlas Publishing Co., 1906 |
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