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Searching for information on Thomas Rea

Fermanagh

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

IrelandXO member

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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)

IrelandXO member

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.

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