John Rhea

John Angus Rhea
John Rhea
Bornc. 1753
County Londonderry, Kingdom of Ireland
DiedMay 27, 1832(1832-05-27) (aged 78–79)
Blountville, Tennessee, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Known forUnited States Congress
Rhea County, Tennessee

John Rhea (pronounced ray /reɪ/) (c. 1753 – May 27, 1832) was an American soldier and politician of the early 19th century who represented Tennessee in the United States House of Representatives. Rhea County, Tennessee and Rheatown, a community and former city in Greene County, Tennessee is named for him.

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