John Rea (politician)
John Rea | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 8th district | |
| In office 1813–1815 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Whitehill |
| Succeeded by | William Maclay |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 7th congressional district | |
| In office 1803–1811 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Boude |
| Succeeded by | William Piper |
| Member of the Pennsylvania State Senate | |
| In office 1823-1824 | |
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives | |
| In office 1785-1786 1789-1790 1792-1793 1801-1802 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 27, 1755 Chambersburg, Pennsylvania |
| Died | January 29, 1829 (aged 73) Chambersburg, Pennsylvania |
John Rea (January 27, 1755 – February 26, 1829) was an early 19th-century American politician.
Biography
Rea was born at "Rea’s Mansion," near Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.
Revolutionary War
Rea served as lieutenant and captain with the Cumberland County Militia during the Revolutionary War.
Career
On October 20, 1784, Rea was commissioned the first coroner of Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
Soon after, he was elected to Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1785, 1786, 1789, 1790, 1792, 1793, 1801, and 1802. Also, Rea was the county auditor in 1793 and 1794.
He was elected as a Republican for the state of Pennsylvania to the Eight Congress and also served in the three succeeding Congresses (March 4, 1803 – March 3, 1810).
War of 1812
He then served in the War of 1812 as major general of the Eleventh Division of Militia.
Return to Congress
Following the death of Robert Whitehill, Rea was elected to the Thirteenth Congress, and served from May 11, 1813 until March 3, 1815. He then became a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, serving in 1823 and 1824, when he resigned.
Death and burial
Rea died in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, on February 26, 1829. He is currently buried at Rocky Spring Churchyard, near Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.
External links
- United States Congress. "John Rea (id: R000089)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- The Political Graveyard
- John Rea at Find a Grave
