John Rhea
Full Name: John Conley RheaDate of birth: December 17, 1811
Date of death: January 3, 1891
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Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
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H | 20 | Nov 4, 1861 - Nov 2, 1863 | 9th (1) | Courtland / Davis (Cass) | Bowie, Titus, Davis (Cass) |
(1) Davis County existed under the Davis name between 1861 and 1871. It was originally named Cass County, for Senator Lewis Cass of Michigan. In 1861 the county was renamed in honor of Jefferson Davis. In 1871, reflecting the sentiments of the Reconstruction period, the name was changed back to Cass County. Handbook of Texas Online.
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House District 20
Nov 4, 1861 - Nov 2, 1863 Legislatures: 9th (1) Home City/County: Courtland / Davis (Cass) Counties in district: Bowie, Titus, Davis (Cass) |
(1) Davis County existed under the Davis name between 1861 and 1871. It was originally named Cass County, for Senator Lewis Cass of Michigan. In 1861 the county was renamed in honor of Jefferson Davis. In 1871, reflecting the sentiments of the Reconstruction period, the name was changed back to Cass County. Handbook of Texas Online.
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Biographical Sketches
- RHEA, JOHN CONLEY (1811-1891). Handbook of Texas Online.
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9th R.S. - 1861
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