Mr. James Rea died at his home in Cumberland Township, Greene County, Friday evening, September 12, 1890, aged 77 years. He was a member of one of the oldest and most respected families in that community. He leaves a widow and two children, Misses Maggie and Lizzie Rea, besides two brothers and many friends to mourn his departure. He was a brother of Major J. H. Rea, of Cumberland Township, and Mr. Frank Rea of the firm of Frank Rea & Co., the large mercantile house, Chicago. The latter is now in Europe but had paid a visit to his brother a short time before leaving for the old world. The funeral which was held on Sabbath at 2 p.m. had the largest attendance of people witnessed on a similar occasion in that community for a number of years. The services were conducted by Rev. McConky, Pastor of the C.P. Church. The remains were laid to rest in the Glades church yard. (Waynesburg Republican, September 18, 1890)
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Mr. James Rea died at his home in Cumberland Township, Greene County, Friday evening, September 12, 1890, aged 77 years. He was a member of one of the oldest and most respected families in that community. He leaves a widow and two children, Misses Maggie and Lizzie Rea, besides two brothers and many friends to mourn his departure. He was a brother of Major J. H. Rea, of Cumberland Township, and Mr. Frank Rea of the firm of Frank Rea & Co., the large mercantile house, Chicago. The latter is now in Europe but had paid a visit to his brother a short time before leaving for the old world. The funeral which was held on Sabbath at 2 p.m. had the largest attendance of people witnessed on a similar occasion in that community for a number of years. The services were conducted by Rev. McConky, Pastor of the C.P. Church. The remains were laid to rest in the Glades church yard. (Waynesburg Republican, September 18, 1890)
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