Thomas Rea born 1780-1843 from Fermanagh. He emmigrated to Canada in 1820 and came for his large family in 1824/5. Family story claims he was a Colonel in Irish Fussiliers and fought at Waterloo under Wellington. No information of wife's name. All children were borning in Ireland. 13 with 11 surviving. In order of birth:
James 1800
William 1803
Baby 1804
Thomas 1806
Baby 1808
Jane 1810 * may have stayed in Ireland
Margaret 1811
Issac 1813
John 1815
Allice 1816
Lucinda 1818
Catherine 1819
Alberta 1920
Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Erin-Rae
Erinrae
Wednesday 25th Sep 2013, 08:13PMMessage Board Replies
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Wray/Rea/Ray are just some of the variants you may have to be aware of. It would be worthwhile to check out the Fermanagh Gold site.
http://www.fermanagh-gold.com/
Bob Graham (County Fermanagh XO)
County Fermanagh
Wednesday 25th Sep 2013, 10:58PM -
My family are descendants of Thomas Rea. His sword from the Battle of Waterloo is in the ROM. I would love to discuss. The family burial place is in Bethany.
Clover
Friday 23rd Jun 2023, 05:51PM