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Ancestors of John Deforest Rea
1.John Deforest Rea, born April 16, 1917 in Hatch Hollow, PA; died October 06, 1978 in Franklin, PA.He was the son of 2. John Paul Rea and 3. Florence Selina Swan.He married (1) Helen Palmerton in Ohio.He married (2) Elizabeth Simon.He married (3) Bessie Marie Courtney August 25, 1936.She was the daughter of Jay V. Courtney, Sr. and Hilyer Opaltrie Martin.
Notes for Bessie Marie Courtney: Bessie wanted to go to college to become a nurse, but couldn't because of the depression. Bessie went to visit her Uncle Burnett Courtney in Union City, PA, sometime in the time period of 1920-1927. Bessie went to live in Detroit, Michigan with her Aunt Jennie Courtney Swan in October 1929, days after her brother, Paul Dennis Courtney's death.Aunt Jennie said that she could offer Bessie an education. Hilyer thought this would be a good chance for her daughter. Bessie when to Georgia during her summer vacations to visit with her family. Bessie named her twin sons for their grandfathers: Jay Courtney and John Paul Rea ================= Georgia newspaper articles: COURTNEY - REA Mrs. J. V. Courtney, of Farmington, announces the engagement of her daughter, Miss Bessie Marie Courtney, of Detroit, to Mr. John Rea, of Toledo, Ohio.The marriage will occur August 25th.The bride-elect is a niece of Mrs. Mattie Rucker and Mr. Paul Martin, both of this city. COURTNEY - REA Mrs. J.V. Courtney, of Farmington, announces the engagement of her daughter, Bessie Marie, of Detroit, to John Rea, of Toledo, Ohio, the marriage to be solemnized on August 25. --------------------------- Bessie M. Rudi (Published: Tuesday, January 11, 2000) Nov. 20, 1915 -- Jan. 9, 2000 Bessie Marie Rudi, 84, of Modesto died Sunday at Memorial Medical Center. Mrs. Rudi was a native of Athens, Ga. She lived in Modesto 45 years. She retired in 1977 after a career as a bookkeeper for Stanislaus County. She is survived by her children, Jay Rea of Toledo, Ohio, John Rea of Girard, Pa., June Brooks of Pacifica, Joe Rudi of Escalon and Paul Rudi of Danville; and 17 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. No public services or visitation. The Colonial Chapel of Franklin & Downs in charge of arrangements. Remembrances may be made to a favorite charity. |
Children of John Rea and Helen Palmerton are:
i. | Dale Louis Rea, born September 06, 1945 in Findley, Ohio. | |||
ii. | Florence Ann Rea, born January 07, 1947 in Findley, Ohio. | |||
iii. | Lauren Thomas Rea, born October 06, 1950 in Findley, Ohio; married Judith in Erie, PA. | |||
iv. | Janet Jeannine Rea, born August 04, 1952 in Findley, Ohio. |
Children of John Rea and Bessie Courtney are:
i. | John Paul Rea, born February 03, 1939 in Erie, Monroe County, Michigan; met Judith Margaret Steadman June 14, 1958 in Our Lady of the Lake RC Church in Edinboro, PA. |
Notes for John Paul Rea: John served as an Auditor for Girard Township. John served as a Supervisor for Girard Township for 8 years. John belongs to the UAW and has served in many positions in the union. John converted to the Roman Catholic faith in 1965. |
More About John Paul Rea: Baptism: 1965, Our Lady of Peace Roman Catholic Church, Erie, Pa. Graduation: 1958, Edinboro High School, Edinboro, Pa Namesake: Named for his paternal grandfather Occupation: Metal Finisher at the American Sterilizer Company, Erie, Pa |
Notes for Judith Margaret Steadman: Judy was on the Zoning Hearing Board for Girard Township for several years. |
More About Judith Margaret Steadman: Baptism: 1940, St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church, McKean, Pa. Confirmation: St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church, Cambridge Springs, Pa First Communion: St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church, Cambridge Springs, Pa Graduation: 1958, Edinboro High School, Edinboro, Pa Medical Information: Judy has a heart murmur Namesake: middle name Margaret for paternal grandmother |
ii. | Jay Courtney Rea, born February 03, 1939 in Erie, Monroe County, Michigan; married Esther McDonald March 08, 1958 in Girard, PA. |
Notes for Jay Courtney Rea: Jay is named for his grandfather: Jay Courtney |
iii. | Virginia June Rea, born January 26, 1941 in Erie, Monroe County, Michigan; married Lewis Brooks 1964 in California. |
Notes for Virginia June Rea: She goes by:June Rea When her mother took her to Georgia in 1944, she lived with Aunt Nanny (Ethel Courtney, Bessie's half sister). |